Trump jokes $5,000 would buy only a hamburger and maybe dessert at Mar-a-Lago amid affordability push

President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice) (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

President Donald Trump joked that $5,000 would barely buy a hamburger and a small dessert at his Mar-a-Lago club on Tuesday. He made the remark while promoting his proposal to give adult US citizens a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic … Read more