President Donald Trump promised every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 check if Republicans retain their majorities in Congress during the party's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9.
And U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said he would take the lead to make it happen.
"I will get a bill ready so that we can get the Trump Dividend passed immediately after the November 3rd election … because Republicans (and America) will win!" Moreno posted on X.
The president capped off the event, which competed with the NFL regular season kickoff on television, by attacking Democrats while rallying supporters in the Lone Star State in a bid to boost GOP enthusiasm across the country.
At a time when Americans are ranking cost of living as
a top concern ahead of the November contests, the president's comments echo a promise that people would receive $2,000 tariff dividend checks in late 2025.
"Because of our tremendous economic success... I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," Trump told supporters assembled at the American Airlines Center.
Trump's remarks come as Republicans are holding two days of political pageantry aimed at blunting Democrats' momentum in the battle for control of Congress. Top GOP lawmakers, commentators and conservative voters during speeches on Wednesday addressed issues ranging from immigration across the Texas border to transgender athletes.
Still, the president's approval rating has sagged as the Iran war continues and affordability remains top of mind for many voters.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Moreno vows push for Trump's $5,000 dividend checks
