Donald Trump enters the peak moment of the US midterm election race: the moves on the table

US President Donald Trump enters the peak moment of the midterm election race, laying out a series of economic promises, including $5,000 for every citizen in exchange for a Republican victory. The moves face criticism and fears of fueling inflation, against the backdrop of a poll showing only 37% support for the president.

US President Donald Trump enters the peak moment of the midterm election race, spreading broad economic promises. Yesterday (Saturday), Trump released a video from the Oval Office, warning that a Democratic victory would lead to an economic downturn similar to 1929, while a Republican victory would grant every citizen $5,000. The promise, first announced at the Republican National Convention in September, is expected to face obstacles in Congress and raises serious concerns about fueling inflation. The US has about 270 million citizens aged 18 and over, and distributing the amount would cost over a trillion dollars. The administration has already begun sending $500 checks to about a million citizens citing excessive fees under the Patient Protection Act, and also promoted a $1,776 grant to active-duty service members. These moves come against the backdrop of a Wall Street Journal poll showing only 37% support for the president—the lowest rating for an incumbent president ahead of midterm elections since 1990. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon sharply criticized the move, calling it "another desperate attempt by a failed president to escape the disgust of Americans."