“President Donald Trump promised that U.S. adults will receive a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win the midterm elections.”

During the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, 2026, President Donald Trump explicitly promised that if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress, he would issue a $5,000 payment to every adult citizen in the United States, which he termed the "Trump dividend." Multiple reputable news organizations, including PBS, ABC News, and NBC News, documented these remarks. President Trump subsequently reaffirmed this commitment in interviews and public statements, asserting that the U.S. could afford the estimated $1.2 trillion cost. While the President has expressed confidence in the plan, legal and economic experts, as well as House Speaker Mike Johnson, have noted that such a massive expenditure would require Congressional authorization, which is not guaranteed. The claim accurately reflects the President's stated promise, though the feasibility and implementation of the proposal remain subjects of political and economic debate.