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Trump's dubious promise to give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms

Name: Trump's dubious promise to give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms
Uploaded: 2026-09-10T07:30:00-0400
Duration: 4 min 47 s
Description: President Trump spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 "dividend" for each American if his party sweeps the midterms. Meanwhile, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico responded to an AI political ad released by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his opponent in the Senate race. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.

President Trump spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 "dividend" for each American if his party sweeps the midterms. Meanwhile, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico responded to an AI political ad released by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his opponent in the Senate race. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.