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Trump shares details on $5,000 dividend

The first-ever Republican midterm convention continued on Thursday in Dallas, where President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American if Republicans keep control of Congress. He's promoted similar payouts before, but hasn't yet followed through. Ed O'Keefe has more from Dallas.
Sep 10 (03:10)

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ED O'KEEFE:
00:01:12

It's illegal to pay someone to vote. And Democrats today slammed the move as a gimmick. There's no one in the country that thinks somehow this new dividend is actually going to happen. What the American people want is the president to actually focus on lowering their costs of gas, groceries, and expand health care.

ED O'KEEFE:
00:01:30

We asked House Majority Leader Steve Scalise about Trump's previous promises to send payouts to Americans that haven't panned out. So we're in the very first stages when the president throws out an idea. Then it's up to us in Congress to make the numbers work to get the details right.

ED O'KEEFE:
00:01:44

The other big surprise here came courtesy of a Democrat. Yes, I'm Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Yes, I'm a Democrat.

ED O'KEEFE:
00:01:53

Fetterman thanked Republicans for working with him and took a jab at progressive Democrats. I'm always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life.

ED O'KEEFE:
00:02:04

Tonight in Dallas, it's Vice President JD Vance's turn in the spotlight. A big moment as he gears up for his own potential presidential run. But some in this crowd say they'll only take cues on 2028 from Trump. Is Vance your guy in '28? My guy is who Donald Trump endorses. Hmm. So it's up to him to tell you? That's exactly right. Tonight, this convention also marking one year since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone who inspired many of today's GOP leaders and candidates. Tony. Ed, the convention there cost roughly $40 million, we understand. And it's the first time, as I mentioned, that Republicans have ever had this kind of convention. Will it be effective? Well, look, Tony, if you're someone who's not a fan of President Trump and the Republican Party, this convention isn't for you. It's for your neighbors, your relatives, your friends, your coworkers who may be independent voters or Republicans who only vote in presidential elections every four years. With the economic headwinds the president and his party are facing, they're hoping those voters will be inspired to show up in 54 days. Tony. Ed, thank you very much.

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