After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday

Sep 10, 2026 · Tamara Keith

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After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday

Attendees wear letters that spell out TRUMP on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention on Sept. 9, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.

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