Major Republican donor balks at Trump’s $5,000 ‘bread and circus bribe’ at midterm convention

Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend plan for the midterm convention, which a major Republican donor criticized as a bread and circus bribe. This initiative triggered bond market turbulence and heightened inflation fears, with critics claiming the plan is an attempt to buy votes. During a primetime speech, Trump acknowledged that sitting presidents are not typically expected to win midterms. The proposal has sparked significant controversy regarding its economic impact and political motivations within the party.