Trump blasts Democrats at final rally, promises $5,000 payout

【Financial News, New York — Correspondent Lee Byung-chul】With one day to go before the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump again revived his promise that Americans would receive $5,000 if Republicans won, seeking to win over voters in the final stretch. He denounced Democratic candidates as the most extreme and dangerous figures in U.S. history and urged voters to support Republicans. Toward the end of his speech, however, he acknowledged the historical trend that the incumbent president’s party has difficulty winning midterm elections, leaving the outcome uncertain.
On the 2nd (local time), according to CNBC and The Associated Press, among others, President Trump delivered his final in-person speech ahead of the midterms at the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
In a speech that lasted about an hour, President Trump urged Republican supporters to vote, saying, “I think this is the most important midterm election of our lifetimes.”
In particular, he repeated his claim that if Republicans won, “everyone will receive $5,000.” This is the so-called “Trump Dividend” proposal that Trump had previously put forward. However, actual payments would require congressional approval, and the enormous fiscal burden has also become a point of debate. House Speaker Mike Johnson has also said the proposal would require congressional approval.
President Trump also continued his attacks on Democratic candidates. He claimed, “The Democrats have nominated the most extreme and dangerous candidates in U.S. history.”
He singled out and criticized Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, among others. President Trump touted tax cuts and border security policies pursued by his administration as key achievements and emphasized that Republicans should retain their majority in Congress.
He said, “We have to keep Congress strong and free,” adding, “America is ready to vote. I hope the people are ready to make the right choice.”
The midterm elections are seen as a pivotal point that will shape governance during the second half of President Trump’s term. If Democrats win a majority in either the House or the Senate, congressional scrutiny could intensify as the Trump administration advances key policies on tariffs, immigration and fiscal matters.
President Trump made an all-out effort to rally his supporters through the day before the election. In addition to his in-person speech that day, he was scheduled to take part in nine phone rallies to support Republican candidates. Vice President JD Vance continued his last-minute campaigning, visiting key election areas including New York and Ohio.
However, President Trump’s final in-person speech looked different from a traditional campaign rally. He chose Washington, D.C., rather than a battleground state as the venue, and spent more than 20 minutes after the speech began discussing the Reflecting Pool restoration project and improvements to facilities in the capital.
Late-campaign polls show Democrats gaining ground. According to a final poll conducted by The New York Times (NYT) and Siena College from the 23rd of last month through the 1st of this month, Democrats were ahead in all seven key battleground states for Senate races. Democratic candidates also led in Texas and Kansas, traditional Republican strongholds, by 7 and 5 percentage points, respectively.
President Trump’s job approval rating stood at just 38% in the seven states surveyed. When asked which party would do a better job addressing the cost of living, respondents rated Democrats 9 percentage points higher than Republicans. Analysts say high prices and dissatisfaction with the Iran war are weighing on Republican candidates.
Perhaps mindful of this electoral environment, President Trump also noted that the incumbent president’s party is at a disadvantage in midterm elections. He said, “For some reason, the incumbent president doesn’t win midterm elections,” adding, “But we really did our best to win.”

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