President Donald Trump took center stage at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, urging his supporters to pretend that he is on the ballot to energize the party for the upcoming elections. Speaking to a loyal audience, Trump championed his administration’s accomplishments, criticized Democrats, and urged voters to defy historical trends where a sitting president’s party loses seats in midterms. Trump promised $5,000 direct payments to all American adults if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress, though the logistics and legality remain uncertain. Other Republican speakers, including Rep. Tom Emmer and Sen. Tim Scott, framed the election as a stark choice between common sense and radical policies. In a surprise video appearance, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania criticized his own party’s extremes and praised GOP Sen. Dave McCormick. Several battleground Republicans also highlighted local legislative wins and healthcare funding efforts at the event. Turning to foreign policy, Trump defended his decision to strike Iran with B-2 bombers to prevent them from acquiring a nuclear weapon, despite surging gasoline prices and economic concerns. Trump also touched on affordability challenges, blaming Democrats, while occasionally veering into topics like sports history and infrastructure projects.
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