Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. He also teased tariff and ‘DOGE’ dividends last year that never came.
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Direct cash promises tied to electoral outcomes keep policy volatility high—especially around tariffs and crypto. Operators should scenario-plan for sharp swings in consumer demand, trade costs, and token markets rather than anchoring on any single campaign pledge.
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