Trump pledges $5K checks if Republicans do well in the midterms. Can he legally do that?

A proposed Republican campaign promise to deliver $5,000 directly to every U.S. adult if the party wins control of both congressional chambers in the upcoming elections has sparked legal scrutiny. Critics argue the plan may violate federal campaign finance laws by functioning as an indirect payment tied to political support. The initiative, dubbed "Trump dividends," was unveiled during the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention, raising concerns about its feasibility and compliance with election regulations. Legal experts are now examining whether such a large-scale financial incentive could be interpreted as an improper quid pro quo.

President Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to every U.S. adult if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections has raised questions over whether the plan could cross legal lines.   The president announced the so-called "Trump dividends" on the first night of the Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention in Dallas this...