Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical

What the report says

US President Donald Trump used a Republican National Convention event in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday to say that if Republicans keep control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections, he would give all US adults a $5,000 “dividend.” Al Jazeera reported that the pledge immediately drew scrutiny because of its enormous cost, with estimates in the piece putting the total at more than $1 trillion, and because Trump gave few details on how it could be financed or administered.

The article says Vice President JD Vance later softened the message, framing it as a benefit tied to Trump’s tariff policy and American workers rather than a straightforward cash giveaway. Senator Bernie Moreno, a Trump ally, also said he would try to introduce legislation to support the proposal. At the same time, critics argued the idea could run into legal problems, including questions over whether it would amount to an improper attempt to influence voters.

Al Jazeera noted that reactions among Trump supporters in Dallas were mixed. Some dismissed the pledge as unrealistic or a repeat of earlier promises that never materialized, while others said they would welcome the money if it were actually delivered. Opponents outside the convention called the proposal an effort to buy votes and warned about the impact on the federal deficit and inflation. The episode highlights how Trump continues to use high-profile, attention-grabbing promises to energize supporters while raising doubts even among some in his own camp.