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President Donald Trump's promise to give out $5,000 "dividend" payments if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterms could violate multiple federal criminal statutes that criminalize buying or coercing votes, write Bruce Swartz, Harry Seavey and Cara Barazia.

justsecurity.orgAuctioning 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.

6/10/26, 12:56 pm57 reposts168 likes

jcs77.bsky.social

@jcs77.bsky.social

@weissmann.substack.com If Republicans win in Nov (God forbid) can the Democrats sue for rigged elections?

hairbyursula.bsky.social

@hairbyursula.bsky.social

Don’t worry, that’s a ruse, he’ll never do it

coconutlizard.bsky.social

@coconutlizard.bsky.social

It’s illegal!

woodydelano.bsky.social

@woodydelano.bsky.social

State laws should be the focus! I believe there are relevant laws that would apply to

Telecordial

@telecordial.bsky.social

No fucking kidding.

saucey98.bsky.social

@saucey98.bsky.social

trump the pathological liar would never EVER send real money to people...even in his lying social posts he refers to "checks" which means everyone will really get a spray painted gold "coin"..and only if they pay the low low price of $99.99