Trump copying Congress welfare model, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that US President-elect Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payment to every American adult was inspired by the Congress party's welfare model. Trump had earlier promised the cash handout if Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Shivakumar attributed the idea to welfare initiatives championed by the Congress party in India, suggesting the global influence of their social policy approach.