Anti‑bribery laws and Trump’s promise
Trump’s offer seems to run afoul of federal laws, which make it a crime to pay for votes
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How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress
In his keynote address to the Republican midterm convention on Sept. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, he would authorize a US$5,000 payment to every American adult.
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