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Republicans Launch Unconventional Midterm Convention in Dallas with Trump Speech
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In Short: Republicans convened in Dallas for their first-ever midterm convention, with President Trump delivering a keynote address promising a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress.
President Donald Trump and Republicans gathered in Dallas for the party's first midterm convention, aiming to rally support ahead of the November elections. The event, without the traditional nomination process, featured speeches, fundraising, and a promise of a $5,000 dividend for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress.
The convention, held at the American Airlines Center, was designed to motivate the party's base and boost turnout in key races. Trump's speech alternated between touting his administration's successes and rallying supporters for Republican candidates.
Democrats countered with warnings on the economy, war, and other issues, while some Texans paid thousands for tickets. The event also included speeches from other Republican leaders, focusing on policy wins and painting Democratic politicians as far-left radicals.
Facing a difficult political environment, Trump and Republicans used the gathering to energize the MAGA base and address the challenges ahead. The unconventional nature of the convention reflects the party's efforts to adapt to the current political landscape.
What's still developing
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- Published Sept. 9 Sen. John Cornyn skips GOP midterm convention Published Sept. 9 Democrats counter Trump’s convention with warnings on economy, war Published Sept. 9 What prediction markets bets are popular during GOP convention?
- Published Sept. 9 Paxton readies for speech as Talarico counters with Dallas food drive Published Sept. 9 Dan Patrick, HUD secretary frame Senate race as battle of good versus evil Published Sept. 9 Here's when Dallas commutes will be back to normal Published Sept. 9 Who's speaking and when?
- Published Sept. 8 ‘Make it a thing’: Trump brings GOP’s midterm fight to Dallas Published Sept. 7 Dallas was red when Republicans last met here.
- Published Sept. 7 Mayor Eric Johnson prepares to welcome Trump Published Sept. 6 Dallas not expected to be 'on the hook' for GOP convention costs, fundraiser says Published Sept. 6 This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service FALSE Trump's Dallas convention isn't a traditional convention.
- Fox News polling shows Trump is underwater with voters on the economy, cost of living and inflation.
- "I believe that Trump is doing the right thing," one RNC attendee told Fox News Digital.
- "We have to elect Ken Paxton," he said, segueing into border security, a top issue under both Trump administrations.
Sources
- NPR link