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Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans
US President Donald Trump says he would give $5,000 to every American adult if the midterm elections go his way. Turning that promise into reality, however, would face significant hurdles. The proposal could cost more than $1.3 trillion, would require congressional approval and could face legal scrutiny regarding soliciting votes for money.
BBC’s Samira Hussain looks at other times the president has made similar promises.
US President Donald Trump says he would give $5,000 to every American adult if the midterm elections go his way. Turning that promise into reality, however, would face significant hurdles. The proposal could cost more than $1.3 trillion, would require congressional approval and could face legal scrutiny regarding soliciting votes for money.
BBC’s Samira Hussain looks at other times the president has made similar promises.
Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans. Video, 00:01:23Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans
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