Trump Doubles Down On $5,000 Payments Tied To Midterm Results

What happened: Trump released a video ad repeating his pledge of $5,000 for every adult citizen if Republicans keep the House and Senate in the Nov. 4 midterms. He made the same promise at an Oct. 7 San Antonio rally. Key numbers: $5,000 per adult citizen. Why it matters: Some in his own party have publicly opposed the plan, including Rep. Chip Roy. Democrats say it would add to the national debt and increase inflation. House Speaker Mike Johnson said congressional approval would likely be needed, while Trump said he may not need lawmakers to act.

Trump released a video ad repeating his pledge of $5,000 for every adult citizen if Republicans keep the House and Senate in the Nov. 4 midterms. He made the same promise at an Oct. 7 San Antonio rally.

Some in his own party have publicly opposed the plan, including Rep. Chip Roy. Democrats say it would add to the national debt and increase inflation. House Speaker Mike Johnson said congressional approval would likely be needed, while Trump said he may not need lawmakers to act.