Trump's five thousand dollar promise

President Donald Trump is promising five thousand dollar checks to voters if Republicans keep control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Even supporters have doubts

Jamie Alvarez, who attended Trump's Alaska rally, said he did not feel votes should be bought and questioned whether the money would arrive.

“I don't feel like your vote should be bought.”

Another rally attendee uncertain

Joseph Eatherton at the same Alaska rally said he was not sure the payments were necessary and expressed doubt Trump could deliver.

“I don't know, and I hate being an armchair quarterback.”

Pattern of unfulfilled promises

Trump previously endorsed two thousand dollar dividends from tariff revenues and large refunds from spending cuts, neither of which materialized.

True believers still exist

Lucy Martinez, president of a Republican women's club, said she has no doubt she will receive the five thousand dollars and praised Trump's record.

“I think that I will get the $5,000.”

Voters embittered by economy

Many voters blame Trump for failing to tame inflation and keeping America out of overseas conflicts, with the Iran war at a stalemate.

Republican insider dismisses promise

Amy Frederiksen, former Minnesota Senate majority leader, said the trust is gone and most people see this as an over-the-top promise.

“The trust on this is already gone for most people.”

Other payments also promised

Trump has also pledged ninety dollars to twenty million Medicare enrollees and five hundred dollar rebates for people overcharged for Obamacare plans.

Stock accounts for children

Trump has automatically enrolled every U.S. child in Trump accounts to invest in stocks as part of his economic agenda.

Cost exceeds one trillion dollars

Trump acknowledges the five thousand dollar payouts would cost more than one trillion dollars if Republicans keep their majorities.

White House funding claims

The White House says payments are possible because of Trump's trade deals, foreign investment commitments, government stakes in companies, and oil and mineral deals.

No economic modeling disclosed

When asked if the administration was modeling the economic impact from the checks, Christopher Phelan, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, declined to answer.

Polling shows trust deficit

An AP-NORC poll from September found roughly half of registered voters say Trump does not keep his promises to Americans.

Republicans more optimistic

About half of Republican voters say Trump tries to keep promises but is unable to, while about four in ten say he keeps his promises.

Campaign ads silent on promise

Campaign spending tracked by AdImpact shows Republicans are not running advertisements about the five thousand dollar promise on television or online.

Democratic groups mock the offer

Pro-Democratic groups such as Rolling Sea Action Fund are running ads concluding with the voiceover asking if voters really think Trump will send a check.

“Come on, do you really think he's sending you a check? Yeah, right, we won't get fooled again.”

Trump claims past delivery

At a Friday rally in Georgia, Trump noted he previously delivered a one thousand seven hundred seventy six dollar Trump dividend to troops, which came from a congressionally approved housing supplement.

Some supporters remain convinced

Mike Boatman, a fifty eight year old from Evansville, Indiana, said he could use five thousand dollars and believes Trump has done everything he said he would do.

“I could use $5,000. I mean, he's done everything he's said he's going to do.”