Donald Trump promises $5000 for every American adult if Republicans win the midterms in November (AP Photo)US President Donald Trump has promised to pay every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Amid his dipping popularity ratings, Trump delivered a nearly two-hour speech at the party’s midterm convention in Dallas to attack Democrats and defend his increasingly unpopular war with Iran, reported The Guardian.“If the Republicans win, you win with us, and you get $5,000,” Trump said. The proposal, which would cost more than $1 trillion, quickly raised ethical questions and underscored Republican anxiety ahead of the November elections, The Guardian report stated. The payout would result in disbursal of an amount nearly 3% of the US’s GDP.#WATCH | Speaking at the RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, US President Donald Trump announces he will issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult US citizen if the Republican Party holds the Senate and House in 2026 pic.twitter.com/zXzAepxcsy— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2026ALSO READ | Trump claims Iran trying to influence US midterms, says war may end after electionTrump urged voters to treat the midterms as a referendum on him, asking them to “pretend that I’m on the ballot”. His appeal came despite his low approval ratings, with several Republican candidates skipping the two-day event.Trump claimed that the first two years of his second term had been “the most successful two years, financially and every other way, in the history of the presidency”. However, he did not present any evidence to back his claim.Much of his speech focused on warnings about what he said would happen if Democrats won control of either chamber of Congress. “If we lose, you’re going to lose your border, you’re going to lose your tax cuts, you’re going to lose your safety and security, you’re going to lose your wealth,” Trump said. “Our country is going through hell.”Watch this video of Trump breaking into a dance in Dallas:TRUMP DANCE IN DALLAS! pic.twitter.com/ytz6Vycv2M— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 10, 2026Trump also described Democrats as “radical” and said, “There is a crazy little sick cloud over our country. We will defeat communism in America.”The Republican Party is betting that its first-ever midterm convention can energise voters, even as it faces the prospect of losing the House. The event had a chaotic buildup, with Trump initially scheduled to speak on the second night before the Republican National Committee shifted his keynote address to Wednesday. He is now expected to give closing remarks on Thursday after Vice-President JD Vance speaks.Story continues below this adTrump repeatedly referred to the war in Iran, claiming Tehran had been “two, maybe three weeks away from having a nuclear weapon”. He also appeared to acknowledge the economic strain caused by rising oil prices, recounting how he told his economic advisers the US needed to enter the conflict despite the economy doing well.The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram