President Trump has announced new financial pledges aimed at voters ahead of the midterm elections, including a $90 payment to tens of millions of Medicare recipients, while also promising additional cash payments to Americans through existing healthcare programs. The moves come as Republicans face growing concerns over rising healthcare costs and voter dissatisfaction on the issue. With less than a month until Election Day, the financial incentives could influence voter sentiment in key races. The latest pledges build on earlier commitments to distribute funds to Americans enrolled in specific healthcare plans.


With the midterm elections a month away and Republicans struggling to respond to voter frustration over healthcare costs, President Trump is handing out cash. Last week, Trump pledged $90 to more than tens of millions of seniors on Medicare. That announcement came on top of other pledges to send money to Americans, including $500 ObamaCare...