“I am asking you to act as if I were on the ballot.” Donald Trump is betting on his personal brand and a significant financial incentive to win the midterm legislative elections. Speaking to supporters at a Republican convention in Dallas on Wednesday, the U.S. President urged voters to cast their ballots as if he were the candidate himself. He also promised a $5,000 “dividend” for every American adult if the Republican Party retains control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The President stated that this payment would be contingent upon his administration’s economic performance. “If Republicans win both the House and the Senate, thanks to our economic successes… I will issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen of the United States,” he announced. However, he did not specify the funding mechanisms for this measure, which is estimated to cost approximately $1.3 trillion.
Vice President JD Vance defended the promise in an interview with Fox News, suggesting it could be funded by revenue from tariffs. “The President is simply saying that if you keep us in power, you will benefit from sharing in this incredible wealth we are creating,” he declared.
During his speech, Trump highlighted his administration’s achievements, including tax cuts and immigration policy. He framed a potential Democratic victory as a threat to the United States, warning of the risk of “communism.” His remarks on the deportation of undocumented immigrants were met with enthusiastic cheers and chants of “USA! USA!” from the crowd.
The midterm elections are particularly critical for Donald Trump. On November 3, the entire House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate will be up for election. According to AFP projections, Democrats could regain the majority in the House and potentially the Senate, which would limit the Republican President’s room for maneuver during the final two years of his term.
Republicans are aiming to turn these elections into a referendum on Trump’s presidency. The President has called on his supporters to mobilize and intends to campaign across the U.S. until the election, despite his approval ratings falling below 35% in some polls.
This marks the first time the Republican Party has organized a national convention ahead of midterm elections, an event traditionally reserved for presidential election years. Over a hundred Republican candidates and lawmakers are expected in Dallas, though some facing tight races have opted to stay away to focus on local campaigns or distance themselves from the polarizing President.
The convention is being held at the Dallas Mavericks’ arena. The upper stands remained largely empty, with parts of the seating covered by black curtains behind a stage equipped with large screens. Red, the color of the Republican Party, dominated the venue, alongside numerous American flag symbols.
Throughout the day’s speeches, Democrats were frequently labeled as “extremists.” Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who has occasionally disagreed with his own party, appeared via video to denounce what he described as a “socialist” threat. JD Vance is scheduled to speak on Thursday, followed by Donald Trump, who will close the Texas convention.
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