Mark Kelly Says Trump Is 'Trying to Buy Votes' With $5,000 Checks
Summary
Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Trump’s plan to send $5,000 checks to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. Kelly said the idea looks like an attempt to buy votes rather than a genuine economic plan.Key Facts
- President Trump proposed giving $5,000 checks to every adult American if Republicans control both the House and Senate after 2026 elections.
- The plan was first announced at the Republican midterm convention in September and recently restated by Trump in a video message.
- Experts estimate the total cost of this payment could exceed $1 trillion.
- Trump has not explained how the program would be funded or passed through Congress.
- Other smaller cash payments are being made now, like $90 checks to Medicare Part B beneficiaries and $500 refunds for some ACA enrollees.
- Senator Kelly said the $5,000 plan is a political move to influence voters and called it a payoff.
- Kelly also criticized Trump for previously cutting taxes for the wealthy while reducing healthcare and food benefits for vulnerable Americans.
- Some Democrats have described Trump’s proposal as a political bribe aimed at winning votes tied to election outcomes.
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