Is Trump’s $5,000 Midterm Pledge a New Low?
Donald Trump has pledged a payment of $5,000 to every adult American citizen if the Republicans win in the November midterms. The outlandish proposal, which would cost over $1tn, immediately raised legal and ethical concerns. It comes as the president’s approval rating has hit a record low, hovering at about 38%. Lucy Hough speaks to global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube
TL;DR
- Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen.
- This payment is conditional on Republicans winning the November midterms.
- The proposal is estimated to cost over $1 trillion.
- Legal and ethical concerns have been raised regarding the pledge.
- The pledge coincides with President Trump's approval rating hitting a record low of about 38%.