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House Speaker Backs Trump's $5,000 Voter Pledge, Cites Legislative Hurdles

House Speaker Johnson expressed support for Trump's proposal to give $5,000 to adults if his party wins, acknowledging the plan's $1.2 trillion cost and need for legislative approval. This marks a notable commitment from a senior Republican leader to a costly campaign promise, though its feasibility remains uncertain.

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Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments Contingent on GOP Midterm Victory; Speaker Johnson Confirms Congressional Approval Required

Former President Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to every US adult, contingent on Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections. House Speaker Johnson has confirmed that such a proposal, estimated to cost over $1.2 trillion, would require congressional approval, introducing a significant legislative hurdle. The proposal signals electoral anxiety and potential fiscal expansion, with its feasibility and impact on voter sentiment remaining uncertain.

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