Trump promises midterm dividend and tests European loyalty to MAGA policies

Donald Trump announced a $5,000 payout proposal for adults if Republicans win the midterms, as reports emerge of loyalty tests for European military allies.
US President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every adult American citizen if the Republican Party secures victory in the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at the Republican national convention in Dallas, Trump presented the proposal, though questions remain regarding its legal basis and operational structure.
Simultaneously, reports surfaced that the administration circulated confidential questionnaires to European allies to gauge their alignment with "Make America Great Again" principles. The initiative reportedly connects ideological support to the continuation of American military defense guarantees. These policy moves coincide with evolving midterm campaign dynamics, marked by recent primary victories for progressive candidates in key states like Michigan.
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