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At the Republican National Convention in Dallas, President Trump repeatedly promised that every American adult would receive a $5,000 payment if the GOP wins the 2026 midterm elections, offering few details on funding, legality, or implementation. Vice President Vance echoed the pledge in his keynote address closing the convention, even as he took the spotlight to cap the event, with Trump still commanding the most attention throughout. Analysts and BBC correspondents noted that while Trump dominated the four-day gathering, some Republicans have begun quietly questioning who might succeed him as the party's leader. Commentary following the convention was mixed on whether Trump's performance and the $5,000 pledge actually won over swing voters ahead of the midterms, with observers citing the lack of concrete funding or legal pathway for the payments as a lingering weakness.