A bribe is money, a gift, or something of value given or promised to someone—often a public official or person in power—to unlawfully or dishonestly influence their decisions, actions, or judgment.

May have opened himself up to a "legitimate" legal issue?

May have?

No, he did. Absolutely he is breaking the law, but, racketeers don't care.

By Alexander Willis

President Donald Trump (click here) may have opened himself up to a “legitimate” legal issue Wednesday night after promising Americans $5,000 dividend checks, a number of experts warned.

Speaking at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, Trump pledged to award Americans with $5,000 if Republicans end up performing well in the midterms and maintain their congressional majority....