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Republicans kick off ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity

Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen inflation and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing bo…

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Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks of in Dallas Wednesday.

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2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas

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The two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas concluded as a made-for-TV, Trump-centered rally with no formal party business. President Trump promised $5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress, while Vice President JD Vance headlined the final night and the gathering included tributes to 9/11 victims.

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The Republican midterm convention in Dallas included tributes to 9/11 victims, and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the 9/11 attack sites on Friday.

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Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas

Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks of in Dallas Wednesday.

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