Trump Promises Citizen Dividends Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to adult citizens if Republicans win the midterms, amid Justice Department probes into voter fraud and deception.
The United States is entering the final days of the 2026 midterm elections with control of Congress at stake. Donald Trump has promised to pay a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans secure a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. He has also offered $1 million rewards to individuals who provide evidence of electoral fraud that results in convictions. Democrats have characterized the dividend proposal as illegal vote-buying.
The United States Department of Justice is currently conducting multiple election-related investigations. In Alaska, officials are probing a suspected Democratic scheme to recruit a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan to confuse voters and divert support from Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. In California, the department has subpoenaed Los Angeles County election officials over allegations of noncitizen voting.
Political leaders are weighing their strategies for a post-election landscape. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has advised Democrats against pursuing impeachment proceedings against Trump if they regain control of Congress, suggesting a focus on investigations and accountability instead. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has called for a legal review of the alleged voter deception tactics used in Alaska.
