At RNC midterm convention, Trump pitches $5,000 checks to U.S. citizens

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President Trump promised a $5,000 "dividend" to every U.S. citizen if Republicans win control of the House and Senate in the midterms.
The proposed "Trump Dividends" could potentially be funded by tariffs, although details on their implementation remain unclear.
Trump vowed to actively campaign for vulnerable Republican lawmakers, urging voters to view the midterms as a referendum on his presidency.
He acknowledged the historical trend of voters rejecting the party in power during midterms but expressed confidence in changing that outcome.
The speech also touched on familiar themes like border security, trade, and the conflict in Iran, while criticizing Democrats.
Several Republican candidates, including Ken Paxton and Mike Collins, spoke at the convention, with Trump pledging strong support.
The convention cost approximately $40 million to stage, with funds raised to cover the expenses.

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