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Trump hopes payments to voters help in midterms
Trump has sent multiple payments to voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, as affordability remains a pressing concern for many Americans.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMoney story first! Per Newsmax, President Trump has been sending voters multiple payments, because affordability is a top issue before the twenty twenty-six midterms.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMultiple payments. Weeks before an election.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThink of it as a halftime giveaway, Hank! Free stuff in the stands, and everybody's a fan!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe stands vote.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThey do! Newsmax says the hope is that it helps. Nobody's promising a final score.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEvery side mails something before an election. This side just has a bigger envelope.
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