‘Trump-a-palooza': Is Trump Serious About a $5K Midterm Payout?

President Donald Trump has made himself front and center at the GOP’s first ever midterm ‘convention’ in Texas this week. However, some prominent Republicans and candidates in tight races are skipping the event amid high costs and fear Trump’s unpopularity could weigh down their campaigns. We break down Trump’s message, his promise to pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, and whether the GOP is already looking past Trump. 

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Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Senior Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Jeff Simon

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