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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Muir

Idiocracy movie becomes a reality with Trump’s latest $5,000 money pledge

President Donald Trump’s unusual pledge to send out a $5,000 check to every American citizen if the Republicans win the November midterms has been compared to the dystopian comedy Idiocracy.

Trump said Wednesday at the midterms convention in Dallas, Texas, that his administration would pay a “Trump Dividend” to each American adult if voters help Republicans keep their congressional majority through the 2026 midterms.

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