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Washington. Two statements of US President Donald Trump have sparked a new discussion in American politics and economy. Trump has claimed that if the Republican Party wins both the House of Representatives and the Senate, then every adult American citizen will be given a dividend of $ 5,000, or about Rs 4.2 lakh. On the other hand, regarding the increased oil prices due to the ongoing war with Iran, he has said that there is little possibility of them reducing till the mid-term elections.

'Citizens will benefit from economic success'

Trump said that if the Republican Party gains control over both the House of Representatives and the Senate, a dividend of $5,000 will be given to American citizens. He linked it to America's alleged economic success and compared it to a successful company distributing cash to its shareholders.

This statement of Trump is being seen as a big political promise before the upcoming midterm elections. However, the situation remains to be clarified on many questions including its financial system and legal process to implement this scheme.

Mentioned about giving $1,776 to army personnel

Trump also mentioned the amount given to American military personnel last year. He said he had given $1,776 to the soldiers. However, the original amount was $1,775 and according to Trump, he himself added one dollar to it, making it $1,776.

He told that the figure of 1776 is linked to the year of America's independence. So he decided to increase the amount to $1,776.

Oil prices rise due to Iran war

Meanwhile, Trump also mentioned the sharp increase in oil prices due to the Iran war. According to him, under the current circumstances, there is little possibility of a major fall in oil prices before the midterm elections.

Amid the US President's statement, the price of international Brent crude rose by more than three percent and crossed $ 100 per barrel for the first time since July. Amidst the intensification of attacks between America and Iran, concerns about supply have increased in the market.

'Oil prices will start falling after the elections'

Speaking to reporters before leaving for the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump said oil prices would start going down immediately after the election. However, he indicated that it may take a little more time after the midterm elections for prices to decline.

Trump also expressed hope that Iran would back down after the elections. He said that Iran will not be able to survive in the current situation for long.

War reached seventh month

The ongoing conflict between America and Iran has now reached its seventh month. The special thing is that at the beginning of the war, Trump had expressed hope that it would end within a few weeks. Now his latest statements regarding oil prices and the duration of the conflict have put the focus on American politics as well as the global energy market.