Trump just promised Americans $5,000 if Republicans win. Is that legal? | BBC News

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US President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5,000 payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections. The plan would cost more than a trillion dollars, and he gave no details on how it would work or be funded. Democrats labelled it an "empty promise" and others questioned whether such a pledge was legal or feasible. So - is it? In this video... 00:39 - Trump's $5,000 election pledge. What is it? 01:29 - Is it legal? 04:22 - Reaction? 05:05 - Has this happened before? 06:10 - How would it work? 07:20 - Why now? 08:49 - What are the ethics? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

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