Trump makes stunning first-of-its-kind cash promise in bid to rally GOP voters at Dallas midterm convention

DALLAS — President Donald Trump delivered the keynote speech on day one of the GOP's inaugural midterm convention, alternating between touting his successes in office and rallying thousands of supporters for Republican candidates ahead of November's general election before making a promise to American voters.n a stunning move, Trump made a promise unheard of in the history of American politics — offering a cash prize should Republicans keep control of Congress."I can make this promise to you, and here is my promise," he said."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.Very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders."TRUMP'S UNUSUAL ROLE AT MIDTERM CONVENTION REVEALED AS SCHEDULE GOES PUBLICPresident Donald Trump speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sept.

9, 2026.(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)"It will be called the 'Trump dividend,'" he added.Trump opened the speech by grading his own performance since taking office for a second time in January 2025, saying he's "doing a great job." He quickly shifted to addressing the historical challenge that incumbent parties rarely retain control of Congress in midterm elections.JOHNSON DOWNPLAYS GOP'S MIDTERM WOES AS DEMOCRATS EYE HOUSE TAKEOVER: 'I AM VERY BULLISH'"But I say, why is it that no matter how well you're doing, we see not a president — Democrat or Republican — almost never wins the midterms?' said Trump.

"We've got to change that because we have something going that's so good we can't let that string be broken.So I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on th...