President Trump Concludes Midterm Convention in Dallas to Motivate Republican Base
President Trump concluded the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on September 10, 2026. During the two-day event, the president emphasized the importance of the Republican vision for the future and urged supporters to vote for other Republican candidates, asking them to pretend he was on the ballot.
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Speakers from the administration and various candidates highlighted the achievements of the last 18 months, including tax and spending cuts. The convention featured personal attacks on Democratic opponents, with candidates characterizing the opposition as radicals and communists. President Trump promised to give American adults $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. Despite facing record low approval ratings and an ongoing war in Iran, the president remained a central figure of the convention. Vice President Vance spoke on stage, representing the administration's policy goals and urging voters not to give the country over to the radicals on the left. The convention took place as Republicans face the risk of losing the majority in both the House and Senate.