Laura Coates Live

Trump Tries to Lift Midterm Woes by Boosting Himself

Laura Coates Live

Show Notes

President Trump, in his address to the GOP midterm convention, vowed to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, an extraordinary attempt to seemingly buy votes to keep his party in power. He did not explain how he would make it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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