Trump pledges $5,000 per adult at Republican convention, defends Iran war

President Donald Trump used Wednesday’s Republican midterm convention to pledge a $5,000 cash payment to every adult American if the party maintains control of Congress in the November elections. The promise, presented as a “American Rescue” plan, was framed as a direct incentive for voters to support Republican candidates nationwide, with campaign officials indicating the proposal would be financed through a combination of private donations and anticipated budgetary reforms.

During the same event, Trump defended the United States’ ongoing military involvement in Iran, asserting that the actions were necessary to protect national security and deter further aggression. He also directed sharp criticism toward Democratic leaders, accusing them of undermining the country’s economic recovery and foreign policy objectives. The remarks come as both parties intensify their campaign strategies ahead of the midterm ballot, with the promised cash payments and foreign‑policy stance expected to shape voter discourse in the coming weeks.