Donald Trump spoke for about two hours at a convention in Dallas, where he promised that everyone would receive $5,000 if he wins, according to RaiNews. The same report says Trump described the convention as a major success and claimed its audience figures surpassed those of the NFL.
The promise drew scrutiny in the Italian press. La Repubblica reported that the $5,000 pledge has not convinced American voters or investors. Il Post framed the offer as $5,000 for everyone if Republicans win.
Vice President JD Vance was cautious when asked about the plan, according to Il Sole 24 ORE. He said the money would not go to wealthy people and that it would be funded through tariffs. The outlet reported his remarks without further detail on how the payments would work.
Coverage of the Dallas gathering also touched on side events. La Stampa reported on an apparent outage involving Grindr, the dating app for gay and bisexual users, in connection with the convention. The report offered no explanation for the disruption.
The material available does not include the full text of Trump's remarks, the size of the Dallas audience, or any official figures behind the viewership comparison. It also does not specify how the $5,000 payments would be delivered or who would qualify.
What to watch next: whether the campaign or the administration provides details on the funding and eligibility of the proposed payments, and whether the viewership claim is backed by published numbers.
