Trump Promises $5,000 “Dividend” if Republicans Win Congress

Jon Decker reports from Dallas, Texas, following the opening night of the Republican Party’s midterm convention, where President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour speech and unveiled a proposal to give American adults a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in November. Trump said the money would have to be spent in the United States and suggested tariff revenue could help fund the proposal. Details remain limited, however, and a program of that scale would likely require congressional approval and cost more than $1 trillion. Decker also breaks down the broader Republican midterm strategy after Trump urged voters to act as though he were on the ballot and pledged to campaign for candidates around the country. The convention also featured an unexpected video appearance from Democratic Sen. John Fetterman. Plus, the White House prepares for the possibility of a prolonged war with Iran as the conflict continues to affect global energy markets. And Trump says he would consider pardoning his former personal attorney Michael Cohen, who submitted a pardon application to the White HousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.