California Governor Gavin Newsom said today: "Trump's war has worsened people's health and shrunk their wallets. Now he wants to use taxpayers' hard-earned money—blood money, in fact—to buy votes with a $5,000 check. He is the most corrupt president in White House history."
Commentary: With midterm elections approaching, Trump is trying to mobilize voters and avoid becoming a lame-duck president by promising every American adult $5,000 in dividends if Republicans take control of both the Senate and the House. In response, California Governor Newsom launched a fierce criticism. In Newsom’s view, the ongoing war has already burdened ordinary citizens’ lives, and now Trump is using public funds to issue large cash checks—essentially offering financial incentives in exchange for votes. He directly accused Trump of serious corruption. This sharp criticism is not merely a rebuttal to the $5,000 payment plan; it's also a strategic political move by Democrats to seize the moral high ground ahead of the midterms. By deliberately linking cash promises, the costs of war, and corruption allegations, Newsom aims to paint Trump as someone who trades public interest for political power, thereby undermining swing voters’ support. Ultimately, this reflects the typical landscape of U.S. election politics: rather than calmly discussing whether policies are feasible, both sides focus on slandering opponents and fighting for public opinion. Ordinary citizens are caught in the middle—facing tempting campaign promises while trying to decipher partisan rhetoric. Meanwhile, real fiscal challenges affecting people’s livelihoods are often drowned out by heated verbal battles.
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