U.S. President Donald Trump made a new loud election promise. At the Republican Party convention in Dallas, he stated that if the Republicans win the midterm elections, every adult American will receive a payment of $5000. According to the head of the White House, this initiative will be called "Trump dividends." Speaking to supporters, the president urged voters to support the Republicans and suggested imagining that his name is also on the ballot, despite the fact that this is about the congressional elections. At the same time, Trump did not explain how the program would be funded. If such payments were made to all adult residents of the U.S., their total amount could theoretically exceed one trillion dollars. Such promises are becoming one of the central themes of the election campaign in the U.S. For voters, not only foreign policy issues are important, but also the cost of living, price levels, and the state of the economy. According to recent polls, Trump's approval rating is slightly above 30%. Public sentiment is reportedly influenced by rising prices and the ongoing military conflict between the U.S. and Iran. At the same time, the analytical resource Decision Desk HQ predicts that after the November elections, Democrats could secure 230 out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 51 out of 100 seats in the Senate. The outcome of the voting will determine not only the balance of power in Congress but also whether the Trump administration can count on support for its legislative initiatives in the coming years.
