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Trump promises every US adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections (www.thejournal.ie)
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He did not say where the money would come from.

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[–] 41 points 1 month ago (6 children)

With the US adult (over 18) population at about 269-270 million, $5000 each would be about $1.3 Trillion imaginary dollars.

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  • [–] 29 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    The dollars would be real, the value would not.

    Trump is ruling like a particular type of typical dictator--protectionists tarriffs and printing money. Expect Argentina-style inflation in a few years. Don't denominate your savings in dollars, guys.

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