Gavin Newsom calls Trumps $5K voter payout bulls and a desperate power grab

Gavin Newsom may need to drop a buck in the dividend jar.On Thursday, California’s governor dismissed President Donald Trump’s promise to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress, calling the payouts “bulls—.”“I’m looking forward to the check,” Newsom joked, calculating that his family would receive $25,000 under the president’s plan.“My wife said, ‘Don’t spend it.’”Newsom accused Trump of attempting to bribe voters with a promise that could cost the federal government more than $1.2 trillion and would require approval from Congress.“It’s sort of pathetic and sad at the same time,” Newsom told reporters at a press conference in Marina County. “Pathetic, because it’s just bulls—, and sad that he had to go in front of people and basically bribe them.

I mean, that’s how desperate he is to hold on to power.”Trump announced the proposed “Trump Dividend” on Wednesday during a speech at the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Dallas.The president said every adult citizen would receive $5,000 if voters keep both the House and Senate under Republican control in the Nov.

3 midterm elections. “Vote Republican, and every adult citizen will receive a $5,000 Trump dividend,” Trump told the crowd, adding that recipients would be required to spend the money on American-made goods and services.The White House dismissed “doomers and naysayers” when reached for comment on Newsom’s remarks. “President Trump has consistently proven his doubters wrong, drawing a clear contrast with the Democrats’ record of historic inflation, unfettered illegal immigration, skyrocketing crime, and weakness on the world stage,” said White House spokesperson Davis Ingle.“With the continued support of the American people, President Trump will keep delivering real results.” The proposal also appeared to catch Republican leaders on Capitol Hill by surprise.

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