Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time, to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums.

The announcement, made late Friday night by Trump on social media, comes after the president last month said about 1 million people would get rebate checks of $500 for Affordable Care Act premiums. He has also promised on the campaign trail to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

That pledge — which would require approval from Congress — would likely cost more than $1 trillion, adding to the deficit and worsening inflation.

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[–] 4 points 3 days ago

90 dollars is meaningless chump change. Especially when he is bandying about the 5,000 dollar amount. People, donate! If you can't afford a house maybe you can collectively afford to buy a senator or a governor! Compete with those big moneymen who buy people! /s

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