
AI-generated summary
The statement comes in the context of the upcoming midterm elections in the United States, where Republicans are fighting for control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Trump uses economic promises as part of his campaign strategy.
Donald Trump said he doesn't need congressional approval to give Americans $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterm elections.
Jay Ritter previously said that such a payment would require an action from Congress.
NEW YORK, September 11 - RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump said that in his opinion, he does not need congressional approval to pay Americans $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterm elections.
Trump, during the first day of the Republican convention in Dallas, promised to pay every adult US citizen a dividend of $5,000 if the party gains control of both houses of Congress.
"We think not. I think if it (a congressional decision - ed.) was required, they would approve it. But we think not," Trump said in an interview with CBS.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US Congress will require clarification of the mechanism for financing payments before their possible implementation
Likely · Within weeks
The topic of payments to citizens will be a key element of the Republican election campaign in the midterm elections
Very likely · Within weeks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the signing of a 100-year partnership with Canada aimed at deepening economic, political and defense cooperation, including the supply of air defense missiles through the US Jumpstart mechanism.

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