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Auctioning Democracy: Trump’s Promise of a $5,000 “Dividend”

Trump's pledge to pay $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress could violate federal criminal law.

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Can Trump legally promise Americans a $5,000 check? What the law saysTrump promised a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win. Here’s what federal law and the Supreme Court say about campaign promises and vote buying.

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