President Donald Trump closed the GOP’s midterm convention on Thursday with a forceful appeal to supporters, repeatedly urging them to vote and help Republicans retain control of Congress. “You’ve got to do me the biggest favour you’ve ever done me,” he said. “You’ve got to do this for me. You’ve got to pretend I’m on the ticket.” Trump later led the crowd in an extended pledge to vote, asking attendees to promise to “go out with my family, my friends … I don’t care if I’m registered or not, I’m going to try and cheat like hell, like they (Democrats) do.”&nbsp;“You know what happens if you don’t vote?” he asked at one point. “You go to hell. You know that.” The president’s remarks came during a lengthy closing address that focused heavily on his administration’s record and the accomplishments he said his government had delivered. At the same time, Trump painted a grim picture of what he claimed could happen if Democrats regain control of the House or Senate.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-bihar-s-sattu-to-koraput-coffee-here-s-what-inside-the-brics-media-kit-1789094920512">From Bihar’s sattu to Koraput coffee, here's what is inside the BRICS media kit</a>&nbsp;He warned that Democrats would seek to undo his policies and claimed they would ‘set loose criminals to rob, rape and kill like we had just two years ago’. Trump also repeated his promise to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress. The pledge, however, has yet to be matched by a clearly defined plan from within his administration explaining how such a payment would ultimately be funded or implemented.&nbsp;His closing remarks came as Republicans face growing voter concerns about the economy and the war in Iran, issues that could weigh on the party’s prospects in the midterm elections. Trump did not directly acknowledge those challenges. Instead, he praised his administration’s record and argued that the country was in better shape than ever. “I’ve delivered on every single promise I made,” Trump said. “And I think I delivered on far more.”

Trump urges GOP supporters to vote in the midterms, warns about Democrats and repeats his $5,000 payment promise

President Donald Trump closed the GOP’s midterm convention on Thursday with a forceful appeal to supporters, repeatedly urging them to vote and help Republicans retain control of Congress. “You’ve got to do me the biggest favour you’ve ever done me,” he said. “You’ve got to do this for me. You’ve got to pretend I’m on the ticket.” Trump later led the crowd in an extended pledge to vote, asking attendees to promise to “go out with my family, my friends … I don’t care if I’m registered or not, I’m going to try and cheat like hell, like they (Democrats) do.” “You know what happens if you don’t vote?” he asked at one point. “You go to hell. You know that.” The president’s remarks came during a lengthy closing address that focused heavily on his administration’s record and the accomplishments he said his government had delivered. At the same time, Trump painted a grim picture of what he claimed could happen if Democrats regain control of the House or Senate. Also Read: From Bihar’s sattu to Koraput coffee, here's what is inside the BRICS media kit He warned that Democrats would seek to undo his policies and claimed they would ‘set loose criminals to rob, rape and kill like we had just two years ago’. Trump also repeated his promise to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress. The pledge, however, has yet to be matched by a clearly defined plan from within his administration explaining how such a payment would ultimately be funded or implemented. His closing remarks came as Republicans face growing voter concerns about the economy and the war in Iran, issues that could weigh on the party’s prospects in the midterm elections. Trump did not directly acknowledge those challenges. Instead, he praised his administration’s record and argued that the country was in better shape than ever. “I’ve delivered on every single promise I made,” Trump said. “And I think I delivered on far more.”

US President Donald Trump urges GOP voters to turn out in the midterms, warns of a Democratic takeover and repeats his $5,000 payment pledge

'Cheat like hell': Trump urges GOP voters to turn out in midterm elections

US President Donald Trump addressed &nbsp;Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention nearly two hours during its opening night on Wednesday (Sep 9). He turned it into personal political rally urging voters to treat the November elections as if he himself were on the ballot, slammed Democrats, targeted former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, praised his administration's action on Iran and announced that he would go on a campaign blitz. An offer of 5000 USD and warning of losing everything also came as a part of Trump's speech. The convention was held as Republicans trying to hold on to their congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm elections.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-speaks-live-but-viewers-stay-away-only-a-few-thousand-tune-in-to-president-s-speech-at-rnc-1789007861719">Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away</a><h2>Here are the top talking points from Trump's speech</h2><ol><li>Trump Dividend: Trump made one of the most striking promises in his speech and announced that every adult US citizen could receive $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. "Only I can make this promise to you: If the Republicans win the House and Senate, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," Trump stated. The president also proposed that the dividend must be called “Trump Dividend.” However, he also gave a caveat. He said: “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America. We don't want you going to Canada to spend the money.”</li><li>‘I am on ballot’: Trump told voters to “pretend” he is on the ballot. Trump asked Americans to give Republicans another chance to control Congress. "On election night, we're going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it. America belongs to those who LOVE IT!" Trump said. Hinting at another term, he said: "The choice in this election is very, very simple... I'm asking you to let us finish the job we began. Pretend that I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot. Just one more time."</li><li>Trump promises campaign blitz: Amid dipping approval ratings, Trump has put himself at the centre of the midterm elections. Trump promised that he would be a major feature in the final stretch of the race, whether Republican candidates like it or not. He pointed to about 35 of the most competitive races.</li><li>Trump states when Iran war will end: Trump in his speech mentioned when will the war end: “The war will be over shortly after the election.” Trump stated the conflict would end “immediately after” the US midterm elections, without providing a detailed explanation for why he expects the fighting to end on that timeline.</li><li>Trump predicts lower oil prices: Trump addressed rising oil prices directly, saying he expects prices to fall after the midterm elections. His remarks came as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. “I think it's going to take a little bit longer than the midterm,” he said.</li><li>Trump's renaming obsession: Trump again floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait.” He also said that his administration has named Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” For Hormuz he said: “It’s going to be called, ladies and gentlemen — I’ll have an announcement. We’ll call it the Trump Strait, and I’m sure the Iranian leadership will be thrilled with that,” Trump said. He also said that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.”</li><li>Trump mocks Paxton, then endorses him: Trump repeatedly mocked Texas U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton's physical appearance and fashion choices. "He may not dress right, he may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen... But you know what he is? He's the greatest attorney general in America, and he deserves to be your next senator." Trump said, Paxton is “maybe the top attorney general in the whole United States. “We have to elect Ken Paxton. We have to,” Trump said. “And if I have to, I’ll come back twice or three times.”</li><li>Trump targets Abdul El-Sayed: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan was mentioned in Trump's speech. He claimed that El-Sayed’s sister “celebrated” on Oct. 7, 2023. In a 2024 video, El-Sayed’s half sister, Eman Abdelhadi, gave a “blessing” on the first anniversary of Oct. 7. It was posted on Instagram by the “Rabbis4Ceasefire” account. He also said El-Sayed's mother worked for an organization that gave money to Osama bin Laden.&nbsp;</li><li>Crowd chants for Charlie Kirk as Trump remembers: &nbsp;Trump also remembered Charlie Kirk who was assassinated last year on Sep 10. The crowd in the convention center broke out into chants of "Charlie, Charlie." "So, exactly one year ago tomorrow, a far-left extremist assassinated my great friend in conservative voice, Charlie Kirk, because Charlie Kirk spoke the truth," Trump said attempting to find Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk in the crowd. "What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered as bad as it was, but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it. They were cheering," Trump said. “Some people, sick people, for a brief moment, the mask came off the radical left, and you saw what they were really all about.” He added that “now those same people are trying to get power over you in this election, and they are all voting Democrat.”&nbsp;</li><li>Notable Democrat presence: The most notable surprise appearance at the 2026 Republican midterm convention came from Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman made an unscheduled virtual appearance on Wednesday night via a 64-second pre-recorded video to cross party lines and endorse his Republican colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman used the video to highlight the preservation of regional steel jobs, saying, “We’ll work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life, right here in the Steel Valley”</li></ol>

Trump turned the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention into a campaign-style rally, urging voters to treat the November 3 elections as if he were on the ballot. He promoted his record, promised a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win Congress

US President Donald Trump addressed Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention nearly two hours during its opening night on Wednesday (Sep 9). He turned it into personal political rally urging voters to treat the November elections as if he himself were on the ballot, slammed Democrats, targeted former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, praised his administration's action on Iran and announced that he would go on a campaign blitz. An offer of 5000 USD and warning of losing everything also came as a part of Trump's speech. The convention was held as Republicans trying to hold on to their congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm elections. Also Read: Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away Here are the top talking points from Trump's speech Trump Dividend: Trump made one of the most striking promises in his speech and announced that every adult US citizen could receive $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. "Only I can make this promise to you: If the Republicans win the House and Senate, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," Trump stated. The president also proposed that the dividend must be called “Trump Dividend.” However, he also gave a caveat. He said: “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America. We don't want you going to Canada to spend the money.” ‘I am on ballot’: Trump told voters to “pretend” he is on the ballot. Trump asked Americans to give Republicans another chance to control Congress. "On election night, we're going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it. America belongs to those who LOVE IT!" Trump said. Hinting at another term, he said: "The choice in this election is very, very simple... I'm asking you to let us finish the job we began. Pretend that I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot. Just one more time." Trump promises campaign blitz: Amid dipping approval ratings, Trump has put himself at the centre of the midterm elections. Trump promised that he would be a major feature in the final stretch of the race, whether Republican candidates like it or not. He pointed to about 35 of the most competitive races. Trump states when Iran war will end: Trump in his speech mentioned when will the war end: “The war will be over shortly after the election.” Trump stated the conflict would end “immediately after” the US midterm elections, without providing a detailed explanation for why he expects the fighting to end on that timeline. Trump predicts lower oil prices: Trump addressed rising oil prices directly, saying he expects prices to fall after the midterm elections. His remarks came as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. “I think it's going to take a little bit longer than the midterm,” he said. Trump's renaming obsession: Trump again floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait.” He also said that his administration has named Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” For Hormuz he said: “It’s going to be called, ladies and gentlemen — I’ll have an announcement. We’ll call it the Trump Strait, and I’m sure the Iranian leadership will be thrilled with that,” Trump said. He also said that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.” Trump mocks Paxton, then endorses him: Trump repeatedly mocked Texas U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton's physical appearance and fashion choices. "He may not dress right, he may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen... But you know what he is? He's the greatest attorney general in America, and he deserves to be your next senator." Trump said, Paxton is “maybe the top attorney general in the whole United States. “We have to elect Ken Paxton. We have to,” Trump said. “And if I have to, I’ll come back twice or three times.” Trump targets Abdul El-Sayed: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan was mentioned in Trump's speech. He claimed that El-Sayed’s sister “celebrated” on Oct. 7, 2023. In a 2024 video, El-Sayed’s half sister, Eman Abdelhadi, gave a “blessing” on the first anniversary of Oct. 7. It was posted on Instagram by the “Rabbis4Ceasefire” account. He also said El-Sayed's mother worked for an organization that gave money to Osama bin Laden. Crowd chants for Charlie Kirk as Trump remembers: Trump also remembered Charlie Kirk who was assassinated last year on Sep 10. The crowd in the convention center broke out into chants of "Charlie, Charlie." "So, exactly one year ago tomorrow, a far-left extremist assassinated my great friend in conservative voice, Charlie Kirk, because Charlie Kirk spoke the truth," Trump said attempting to find Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk in the crowd. "What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered as bad as it was, but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it. They were cheering," Trump said. “Some people, sick people, for a brief moment, the mask came off the radical left, and you saw what they were really all about.” He added that “now those same people are trying to get power over you in this election, and they are all voting Democrat.” Notable Democrat presence: The most notable surprise appearance at the 2026 Republican midterm convention came from Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman made an unscheduled virtual appearance on Wednesday night via a 64-second pre-recorded video to cross party lines and endorse his Republican colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman used the video to highlight the preservation of regional steel jobs, saying, “We’ll work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life, right here in the Steel Valley”

Trump turned the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention into a campaign-style rally, urging voters to treat the November 3 elections as if he were on the ballot. He promoted his record, promised a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win Congress

$5,000 to Americans, Charlie Kirk, and Iran war end date: 10 key points from Trump's RNC speech

The Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas was designed to rally GOP voters ahead of the November elections and highlight President Donald Trump's political agenda. However, images and videos from inside the American Airlines Center showed noticeable empty seats before Trump delivered his first speech at the two-day gathering.&nbsp;The convention is taking place as Trump faces weak polling numbers among Americans concerned about the economy, the war in Iran and his administration's approach to immigration. With the midterm elections expected to serve as a referendum on the current administration, Republicans are increasingly focused on the possibility of losing control of the House and Senate. Such a result could make the final two years of Trump's presidency significantly more difficult. Photos and video footage from the arena showed large sections of the upper deck with relatively few spectators at different points during the convention's opening day.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-speaks-live-but-viewers-stay-away-only-a-few-thousand-tune-in-to-president-s-speech-at-rnc-1789007861719">Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away: Only a few thousand tune in to president's speech at RNC</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Thousands of seats are left unfilled as the Republican midterm convention begins <a href="https://t.co/tpIktGt26O">pic.twitter.com/tpIktGt26O</a>&mdash; FactPost (@factpostnews) <a href="https://x.com/factpostnews/status/2097789311349317717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>RNC convention attendance</h2>The RNC said the American Airlines Center can accommodate 21,000 people and that 20,000 attendees were expected at the convention. That figure suggested the arena should have been nearly full if the expected crowd attended the first day. Trump had also described the event as "sold out" ahead of the convention. "Everybody wants to come to the convention," Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With President Trump expected to speak at the Republican midterm convention in less than an hour, many seats remain empty in the upper level of the arena. <a href="https://t.co/8eKhPoQMGL">pic.twitter.com/8eKhPoQMGL</a>&mdash; Joey Garrison (@joeygarrison) <a href="https://x.com/joeygarrison/status/2097844028993671482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What did John Fetterman say at the RNC midterm convention?</h2>One of the convention's most unexpected moments came from Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman appeared in a prerecorded video message shown to attendees before Republican Senator Dave McCormick took the stage. In the message, Fetterman identified himself as a "common-sense Democrat" and praised McCormick for his work on behalf of Pennsylvania. His appearance was unusual because it marked a rare occasion in which a Democratic senator participated in programming at a major Republican Party event.&nbsp;"Why am I here talking to you today? Because, well, I'm a common-sense Democrat," Fetterman said in the video. He also said he would "always stand with America" and would "always reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life."<h2>Don't anybody go to bathroom: Trump</h2>Trump also took aim at the news organizations covering the convention, joking that they could focus on an empty seat left behind by someone who had briefly gone to the bathroom and portray it as evidence that the president was unable to fill the arena. "So please if you don't mind, don't anybody go to the bathroom," Trump said. Trump's remarks reflect his long-running criticism of media coverage of the size of his political crowds. He has repeatedly accused news organisations of portraying his events as less well attended than he believes they were.

RNC midterm convention in Dallas draws attention over sparse seats, Trump's agenda, GOP election concerns and John Fetterman's surprise appearance

The Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas was designed to rally GOP voters ahead of the November elections and highlight President Donald Trump's political agenda. However, images and videos from inside the American Airlines Center showed noticeable empty seats before Trump delivered his first speech at the two-day gathering. The convention is taking place as Trump faces weak polling numbers among Americans concerned about the economy, the war in Iran and his administration's approach to immigration. With the midterm elections expected to serve as a referendum on the current administration, Republicans are increasingly focused on the possibility of losing control of the House and Senate. Such a result could make the final two years of Trump's presidency significantly more difficult. Photos and video footage from the arena showed large sections of the upper deck with relatively few spectators at different points during the convention's opening day. Also Read: Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away: Only a few thousand tune in to president's speech at RNC

RNC's Dallas midterm convention faces scrutiny over sparse seats as Trump rallies Republicans, while Democrat John Fetterman delivers a surprise message

Empty seats at RNC midterm convention? Here's what photos and videos reveal vs Trump's claim

About 30 minutes into Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Midterm Convention, the online audience for his speech remained relatively modest compared with the large digital crowds his 2024 campaign rallies often attracted. Around 3,500 viewers were watching the president’s speech live on the Republican National Committee’s YouTube page, while roughly 2,600 were tuned in through the midterm convention’s official channel. Fox News’ YouTube channel had about 6,300 viewers. The figures stand in contrast to Trump’s 2024 campaign rallies, which frequently drew tens of thousands of concurrent viewers across some livestreams.<h2>Which news network aired Trump's entire speech?</h2>Among the major television news networks, Fox News was the only one airing Trump’s address to Republicans in full. The broadcast networks stayed with their regular programming, including NFL Football on NBC. CNN aired roughly 15 minutes of Trump’s remarks before switching to a panel discussion. The network’s reporters continued providing commentary on the speech through text annotations on the screen.&nbsp;Meanwhile, much of the Parma Republican Party had already departed its evening meeting by the time Trump took the stage late Wednesday at a watch party outside Cleveland. About 10 Republicans remained at the gathering, cheering Trump’s comments on the border and laughing at his jokes. The only boos came when Trump mentioned Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Kevin Kussmaul, a local City Councilor who attended the event, said the convention could ultimately have less influence on November’s elections than economic concerns facing voters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-at-republican-midterm-convention-obama-attack-iran-threats-and-promise-of-lower-oil-prices-1789005116240">Trump at Republican midterm convention: Obama attack, Iran threats and promise of lower oil prices</a><h2>Trump's explosive claim</h2>“I think the real thing that’ll move the needle is going to be the economics,” Kussmaul said. “Gas prices, grocery prices.” During his remarks, Trump also claimed that ‘we won the presidency three times’, referring to the 2016, 2020 and 2024 elections. However, Trump did not win the presidency in 2020. Democrat Joe Biden won 306 electoral votes, compared with Trump’s 232.&nbsp;Trump also pointed to the historical tendency for the president’s party to lose congressional seats during midterm elections. That pattern affected Trump during his first term, when Democrats gained dozens of House seats and took control of the chamber. “We’re going to change that,” he said. The speech comes as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections, with Trump seeking to maintain his political influence and prevent the historical midterm losses that have often challenged presidents and their parties.

Trump’s Republican speech draws modest online viewership as he addresses the border, economy, midterms, 2020 election claim and GOP strategy

About 30 minutes into Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Midterm Convention, the online audience for his speech remained relatively modest compared with the large digital crowds his 2024 campaign rallies often attracted. Around 3,500 viewers were watching the president’s speech live on the Republican National Committee’s YouTube page, while roughly 2,600 were tuned in through the midterm convention’s official channel. Fox News’ YouTube channel had about 6,300 viewers. The figures stand in contrast to Trump’s 2024 campaign rallies, which frequently drew tens of thousands of concurrent viewers across some livestreams. Which news network aired Trump's entire speech? Among the major television news networks, Fox News was the only one airing Trump’s address to Republicans in full. The broadcast networks stayed with their regular programming, including NFL Football on NBC. CNN aired roughly 15 minutes of Trump’s remarks before switching to a panel discussion. The network’s reporters continued providing commentary on the speech through text annotations on the screen. Meanwhile, much of the Parma Republican Party had already departed its evening meeting by the time Trump took the stage late Wednesday at a watch party outside Cleveland. About 10 Republicans remained at the gathering, cheering Trump’s comments on the border and laughing at his jokes. The only boos came when Trump mentioned Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Kevin Kussmaul, a local City Councilor who attended the event, said the convention could ultimately have less influence on November’s elections than economic concerns facing voters. Also Read: Trump at Republican midterm convention: Obama attack, Iran threats and promise of lower oil prices Trump's explosive claim “I think the real thing that’ll move the needle is going to be the economics,” Kussmaul said. “Gas prices, grocery prices.” During his remarks, Trump also claimed that ‘we won the presidency three times’, referring to the 2016, 2020 and 2024 elections. However, Trump did not win the presidency in 2020. Democrat Joe Biden won 306 electoral votes, compared with Trump’s 232. Trump also pointed to the historical tendency for the president’s party to lose congressional seats during midterm elections. That pattern affected Trump during his first term, when Democrats gained dozens of House seats and took control of the chamber. “We’re going to change that,” he said. The speech comes as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections, with Trump seeking to maintain his political influence and prevent the historical midterm losses that have often challenged presidents and their parties.

Trump’s speech drew modest online viewership as Republicans focused on the midterms, with Trump highlighting the border, economy and GOP election strategy

Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away: Only a few thousand tune in to president's speech at RNC

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, has promised to pay every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after November’s midterm elections. He made the big announcement while urging voters remain united and support Republican candidates on Nov 3. He also urged voters to let him and Republican lawmakers to “finish the job” to restore America's respect in the world that was worsened under President Joe Biden’s administration. He offered freebie and claimed that Democrats cannot do it because they don't charge tariffs and they only "know about poverty."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-immediately-after-us-midterms-claims-tehran-trying-to-sway-us-vote-1788984074868">Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms</a>&nbsp;"If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic, tremendous economic success like in history, we've never had anything like what's happening. But because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” the president said during the GOP midterm convention. “Very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-oil-prices-might-hit-100-and-it-could-be-bad-news-for-trump-ahead-of-midterms-1788938670443">US oil prices at $100 could be bad news for Trump ahead of midterm elections</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: &quot;Only I can make this promise to you: If the Republicans win the House and Senate, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000&quot; <a href="https://t.co/OOYAwaQ6HO">pic.twitter.com/OOYAwaQ6HO</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2097871479815667867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The president also proposed that the dividend must be called “Trump Dividend.” However, he also gave a caveat. He said: “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America. We don't want you going to Canada to spend the money.”&nbsp;<h2>How did the idea originate?</h2>According to reports, about 240 million adults live in the United States, and if the president goes ahead with his plan, the payment would cost the government roughly $1.2 trillion. The federal government’s annual budget is around $7 trillion. The idea was first floated by Trump in July 2025. The specific $5,000 figure came from James Fishbach, an outside adviser to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In February 2025, Fishbach proposed a “DOGE Dividend” that would return 20 per cent of the federal budget savings targeted by DOGE directly to American households. However, the idea of using federal tariff revenue to fund direct payments was formally proposed by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) through the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025. The bill sought to redistribute revenue from the administration’s new import tariffs to working-class families. Trump later embraced the concept, promoting a $2,000 “tariff dividend” for Americans.

Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend for every adult American if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after the November midterms, linking the payout to what he called the country’s unprecedented economic success.

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, has promised to pay every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after November’s midterm elections. He made the big announcement while urging voters remain united and support Republican candidates on Nov 3. He also urged voters to let him and Republican lawmakers to “finish the job” to restore America's respect in the world that was worsened under President Joe Biden’s administration. He offered freebie and claimed that Democrats cannot do it because they don't charge tariffs and they only "know about poverty." Also Read: Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms "If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic, tremendous economic success like in history, we've never had anything like what's happening. But because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” the president said during the GOP midterm convention. “Very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders.” Also Read: US oil prices at $100 could be bad news for Trump ahead of midterm elections

Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend for every adult American if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after the November midterms, linking the payout to what he called the country’s unprecedented economic success.

'Trump Dividend': US president promises $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win midterms

During the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday (September 9), US President Donald Trump blamed his predecessors for what he described as ‘trillions of dollars in waste and green energy scams’, arguing that it was them that caused the affordability, to use their word, crisis'. "I'm bringing the prices way down, way, way down," the president said. Trump also claimed that the price of food and almost every other item are rapidly going down, while saying oil prices would also fall when ‘we win the war with Iran’.&nbsp;Oil prices climbed to $100 a barrel earlier on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The increase came after the US and Iran attacked tankers in the region, while Yemen's Houthis targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Turning to the Iran conflict, which has intensified again in recent days, President Donald Trump referred to Tehran as the ‘bullies’ of the Middle East. Trump also again floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz, located off Iran's coast, as the ‘Trump Strait’. The president has recently renamed Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the US, as tensions with Canada continue to rise amid an escalating trade war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-immediately-after-us-midterms-claims-tehran-trying-to-sway-us-vote-1788984074868">Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms, claims Tehran trying to sway vote</a>&nbsp;Trump also said, “Barack Hussein Obama made the worst deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). I cancelled the JCPOA and hit them with our B2 bombers. If I did not do that they would have had nuclear weapons and I would be calling them Mr. Supreme leader. Iran is considered the most evil country and state sponsor of terrorism all across the world. We hit them. If we didn’t hit them, they would have nuclear weapons within a month.”

Trump blames predecessors for the US affordability crisis, claims prices are falling, and discusses oil, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and Canada

During the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday (September 9), US President Donald Trump blamed his predecessors for what he described as ‘trillions of dollars in waste and green energy scams’, arguing that it was them that caused the affordability, to use their word, crisis'. "I'm bringing the prices way down, way, way down," the president said. Trump also claimed that the price of food and almost every other item are rapidly going down, while saying oil prices would also fall when ‘we win the war with Iran’. Oil prices climbed to $100 a barrel earlier on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The increase came after the US and Iran attacked tankers in the region, while Yemen's Houthis targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Turning to the Iran conflict, which has intensified again in recent days, President Donald Trump referred to Tehran as the ‘bullies’ of the Middle East. Trump also again floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz, located off Iran's coast, as the ‘Trump Strait’. The president has recently renamed Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the US, as tensions with Canada continue to rise amid an escalating trade war. Also Read: Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms, claims Tehran trying to sway vote Trump also said, “Barack Hussein Obama made the worst deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). I cancelled the JCPOA and hit them with our B2 bombers. If I did not do that they would have had nuclear weapons and I would be calling them Mr. Supreme leader. Iran is considered the most evil country and state sponsor of terrorism all across the world. We hit them. If we didn’t hit them, they would have nuclear weapons within a month.”

US President Donald Trump blamed his predecessors for the affordability crisis, touts falling prices and links lower oil costs to the Iran conflict

Trump at Republican midterm convention: Obama attack, Iran threats and promise of lower oil prices

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