U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour speech in Dallas, mobilizing voters for the November midterm elections. During the event, Trump made a promise that caused a buzz among those present: a $5,000 payment, which he asked the audience to "pretend I'm on the bulletin," suggesting an economic stimulus check.
The payment was presented as a "Trump dividend," a direct reference to the President's name. This promise comes at a crucial moment in the midterm campaign, where Republicans try to maintain control of Congress.
In addition to the economic promise, Trump used the speech to launch warnings about potential "Democratic chaos" should opponents win victories in the November elections. This warning rhetoric is part of the strategy to mobilize the Republican base for the midterms.
The Dallas event demonstrates Trump's attempt to maintain a central role in American politics, even outside of presidential office, using economic promises and warnings about the opposition as campaign tools for Republican candidates.
