While his proposed policy is likely extremely unwise there's nothing illegal about it.
replyBullshit. $5,000 for everyone if they vote to keep the GOP in power is clearly illegal.
replyhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/597
> Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate; and
> Whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote—
> Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
It's no more illegal than promising a tax cut for everyone if you're elected. What you can't do is promise money exclusively to the people who vote for you. That's bribery.
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