President Trump’s $5K dividend: Letters – Latest News
The Issue: President Trump offering $5,000 to each American if Republicans maintain control of Congress.
As November shortly approaches, Republicans are exhibiting their desperation (“ ‘Let’s finish the job,’ ” Sept. 10).
At a President Trump-organized rally, billed as a midterm celebration conference, he supplied a $5,000 bribe to each American if and provided that the Republicans keep control of the Congress. Details of how it’ll be completed are as non-specific as most of his boasts.
This was an act of desperation by a man who has confirmed his willingness to do or say something to keep away from repercussions. Anyone keen to buy what Trump is promoting will see pigs fly earlier than that $5,000 lands of their mailbox.
David Kahn
Boca Raton, Fla.
This was a rabbit-out-of-the-hat second that got here within the type of a $5,000 dividend to 200 million-plus adults. The timing was impeccable and what higher place to incentivize a crowd than on the first ever GOP midterm conference.
When the president introduced the dividend, the cameras panned on the money-man, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who delivered an affirmatory nod. To psyche up the viewers, Trump blurted out “just pretend I’m on the ballot.”
It stays to be seen whether or not he has the Midas contact to drag this off. If so, guarantees made, guarantees stored.
Ronald Frank
West Orange, NJ
Trump promised every American a $5,000 dividend if the Republicans win the midterms. That works out to roughly $1 trillion.
When are Republicans going to confess he’s insane? We heard them go on about “Sleepy Joe” and how “demented” he was. At least Biden nonetheless lives in a world of actuality.
What are Republicans going to do about Trump’s apparent madness?
Bruce Ellis
Houston, Texas
I don’t need to hear from any Democratic Socialist that Trump’s $5,000 dividend will price an excessive amount of. Their proposal for Medicare for All, together with unlawful immigrants, is much more expensive. Thank you, Trump!
Stephen Colasacco
The Bronx
President Trump can keep his $5,000 bribe. We will keep our democracy.
Bob Bascelli
Seaford
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The Issue: Multiple shootings and stabbings on the West Indian Day Parade wounding 10 people.
I’ve by no means attended the West Indian Day Parade, however was dismayed by your headline (“Parade of mayhem,” Sept. 8).
I do know you need to report the information, however I’m unhappy these low-life thugs have taken the highlight off the laborious work, planning and dedication of the people who arrange this parade.
How about a information report highlighting the designers who created these lovely costumes, the people who constructed and embellished the floats and the distributors who provided souvenirs and food alongside the best way?
I can solely think about how deflated all these devoted people should really feel; that regardless of all their laborious work, stupidity and mayhem forged a long shadow over them.
Sallyanne Ferrero
Naples, Fla.
You might line the parade route with NYPD officers, but if somebody desires one thing to occur, it should. So Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch ought to inspire people to a trigger better than their ego.
She must take this chance to put town on discover that if this violence continues, even one stabbing or capturing, a allow is not going to be granted for the parade sooner or later.
Deirdre Harvey
Valley Stream
At the 2026 West Indian Day Parade, a number of people had been stabbed and shot. If they permit this parade subsequent yr, they’ll need a mild armored division to police it. What a disgrace.
Louie Scarcella
Coney Island
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