President Donald Trump urges supporters to vote in midterm elections during Republican convention closing
President Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas by urging supporters to vote in the upcoming November elections. During his speech, President Donald Trump asked the crowd to pretend he was on the ballot, framing the vote as a pivotal moment for the country.
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He reiterated a promise to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, though he provided few details on how the payments would be funded. Vice President JD Vance delivered a keynote address, characterizing the Democratic Party as the "party of hatred." Vance also addressed the Iran war and appealed to undecided voters, while mocking the media for their coverage of inflation. He highlighted a bipartisan housing bill as an achievement of the administration, despite President Donald Trump previously declining to sign it. The convention featured various speakers, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who criticized the Democratic nomination process. While the arena was not filled to capacity, President Donald Trump maintained that the crowd was packed. The event concluded with a pledge of allegiance to President Donald Trump, led by the supporters in the arena.
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