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Trump is giving money to win votes in the mid terms

(35 Posts)
Jane43 Thu 10-Sept-26 08:30:08

Going on how many voted for Trump in 2024, which was 77 million, it would cost $385 billion to pay them all $5000. There may not be so many Republican voters in the mid terms of course but this gives an idea of the figure involved. 🥺

Vintagewhine Thu 10-Sept-26 08:26:50

The US already has a huge debt problem. This will backfire as his supprters don't need bribes and the uncommitted will see this for what it is, desperation!

Oreo Thu 10-Sept-26 08:26:13

Yes but no but.
It’s not actual cash to be sent to voters😄 it’s a promise to lower taxes in the future or similar, a bit like all politicians say in their manifesto’s to get the populace to vote for them.
It’s meant as a vote catcher but it’s doubtful it will do him much good anyway.

Chocolatelovinggran Thu 10-Sept-26 08:26:05

Any news on the DOGE cheques?

Whitewavemark2 Thu 10-Sept-26 08:22:02

Surely this is plain bribery, and will be challenged in court?

AGAA4 Thu 10-Sept-26 08:20:50

Whitewavemark2

How can he prove they voted for him?

I don't know but presume if he gets the numbers he wants he will then say taxes will be lowered some time in the future probably never.
I hope they don't fall for this trick.

Bibedybop Thu 10-Sept-26 08:18:25

He is desperate lol.

Margs Thu 10-Sept-26 08:15:18

Has anyone thought to ask him "show us your money first!"

Politicians, of any party, are extremely adept at making extravagant promises and after the polls have been and gone they ALWAYS say "sorry, but it's jam tomorrow folks......"

Never, ever today.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 10-Sept-26 08:12:04

How can he prove they voted for him?

AGAA4 Thu 10-Sept-26 08:11:04

Trump has promised to give $5000 to every American who votes for him in the mid terms.
This will cost trillions of dollars. It is not legal to give cash but he could reduce taxes which is.