Is Trump's $5,000 Election Pledge Legal?
Donald Trump's pledge to reward individual voters with up to $5,000 if they elect him president raises important questions about the feasibility and legality of such commitments under US federal election laws.
While it is unclear whether Trump will follow through on his pledge, this article examines the existing legislation governing campaign finance in the United States and assesses whether a presidential candidate can make large financial commitments to individual voters.