A senior Republican official has signaled that a potential one-time financial payment to U.S. citizens—if the party regains control in the midterm elections—would not be universal and could be funded through tariff revenues, despite legal challenges to key elements of former President Trump’s economic policies. The proposal comes as the party’s national convention in Dallas wraps up, with closing remarks from Trump following a keynote address by Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance. The suggestion contrasts with past legal setbacks that have blocked parts of Trump’s economic agenda, raising questions about feasibility. Details on eligibility and funding remain unclear as the party pushes its economic platform ahead of the election.
Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s programUS citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims Sign up for the US Breaking News emailVice-president JD Vance will give the keynote address tonight, though Donald Trump is scheduled to make closing remarks to bring the made-for-television RNC event in Dallas to an end.“If the American people give Republicans another chance to govern, we’re going to create more prosperity,” Vance told Fox News after Trump’s speech last night. Continue reading...
