The Emperor's Dividend: A Dubious Promise from a Familiar Playbook Donald Trump's electioneering playbook has been on display once again, with promises made without substance and laws bent to suit his agenda.
At the center of this latest iteration is a pledge to send $5,000 to every American if Republicans retain control of Congress.
This plan, dubbed "the Trump dividend," lacks detail and appears to be a brazen attempt to buy votes with taxpayer dollars. In a statement, Trump declared, "So if the Republicans win, you win with us.