news Scmp World 2026-09-16

Trump's $5,000 cash proposal draws comparisons to Indian welfare politics

Donald Trump's campaign pledge of a $5,000 payment to Americans has drawn international criticism, with some Indian politicians accusing him of copying their 'freebie' model.

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