The Emperor's Dividend: A Dubious Promise from a Familiar Source At the recent GOP midterm convention, President Trump made a familiar promise to his base: that every American would receive $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress.
This pledge is not new; it's a variation on a theme that has become all too familiar in Trump's populist politics.
Trump's record shows that he often uses promises as a way to buy votes and shore up support among his followers. But this particular promise raises several red flags.