"Bread and circuses bribe." Trump's promise met with skepticism
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"Bread and circuses bribe." Trump's promise met with skepticism

SAPO Notícias10 September 2026 at 22:56

US President Donald Trump promised to distribute checks to all Americans in case of victory in the upcoming elections. The promise was described by the international press as an attempt to win votes through immediate economic benefits.

The measure would represent a cost equivalent to one billion euros, a value considered extremely high by analysts. The exact amount and details of how this check distribution system would work have not yet been fully clarified by Trump's team.

The promise was met with skepticism both by the opposition and within Trump's own political camp. Critics accuse the President of resorting to a strategy of "bread and circuses," attempting to buy voter support with promises of financial benefits.

The article does not specify when the mentioned elections took place nor does it provide more details about the exact nature of the promised checks, leaving several questions unanswered about the viability and financing of this proposal.

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