Trump pledges $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win November elections

US President Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections. The plan, which would cost more than a trillion dollars, was unveiled in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term. Trump did not provide details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from. Democrats have described the offer as an 'empty promise', while others have questioned its legality. With nearly 270 million American adults eligible, the payout would require a significant expenditure from the US government. The proposal has sparked debate about its feasibility, particularly given the current economic climate, which has seen rising prices in the US due in part to the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump's comments came ahead of his speech in Texas, where he argued that short-term economic pain was worth it to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The Republican convention in Dallas, Texas, drew a large crowd, with many in attendance cheering Trump's proposal. Trump has promised similar payments in the past, but this pledge is the largest of its kind.