Republicans rally behind Trump at midterm convention; approval rises, outlook darkens

The Republican Party held its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on September 9–10, 2026, organized by President Donald Trump to energize his party ahead of the election. By September 14–15, Trump's approval rating had risen from a record low, but a Reuters/Ipsos poll found Americans increasingly favored Democrats controlling Congress, and Ukraine was largely absent from the convention stage despite ongoing U.S. military aid.

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Explainer-What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

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WASHINGTON, Sept 8 - President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are taking the unusual step of staging a national Republican convention ahead of November's midterm elections, gambling that a high-profile show of party unity can energize supporters and help Republicans defy historical midterm losses despite his low approval ratings.

Republicans put Trump center stage before midterms

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U.S. Republicans open a two-day midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, an unusual off-year gathering that party officials describe as their first midterm convention [punchng.com#1][mainwelle.de#1]. President Trump is scheduled to speak, and he has urged supporters to treat the Nov. 3 congressional elections as if he were personally on the ballot [punchng.com#1][mediapart.fr#1]. Decision Desk H

Trump opens first GOP midterm convention in Dallas

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President Trump and Republican leaders are opening a two-day midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10, an unusual party gathering aimed at mobilizing voters and raising money before November congressional elections that will decide control of Congress [pbs.org#1][pbs.org#2][texastribune.org#2][sta.si#1]. The Republican Party has not previously held a midterm c

Republicans head to Dallas for first GOP midterm convention: What to know

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The Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention kicks off in Dallas on Wednesday, a first-of-its kind event aimed at helping Republicans buck President Trump's low approval numbers and defy historical midterm trends. The two-day event, billed by some as a "Trump-a-palooza," will host dozens of top speakers from the administration and Republican leadership, as well...

Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity

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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 price increases, inflation, and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate

As Trump takes center stage in Dallas, Republicans debate a future without him

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DALLAS, Sept 9 - Republicans gathering in Dallas this week will celebrate President Donald Trump and rally support ahead of U.S. midterm elections, but a disappointing showing in the November 3 vote could sharpen an already simmering debate over who comes next and what will become of the party he transformed.

Live updates: GOP candidates join Trump at Dallas midterm convention

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Administration officials, Republican candidates and party leaders will join President Trump in Dallas on Wednesday for the opening of a two-day Republican National Committee midterm convention. The president will give a keynote speech to close out the day. Several GOP lawmakers will give remarks throughout the gathering's first day, including Reps. Brandon Gill (Texas), Robert...

Who won't be at RNC's midterm convention in Dallas

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Republicans are holding a midterm convention Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas, two months out from a general election that will have high stakes for President Trump and his party. However, the convention comes at a rough political time for Republicans, with Trump’s approval rating slumping, the unpopular war in Iran recently stretching past the six-month...

Watch live: Trump to headline first GOP midterm convention

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President Trump will deliver the keynote address Wednesday evening as the Republican National Committee (RNC) kicks off its two-day midterm convention — the first of its kind — in Dallas. A slew of other big-name speakers — including Attorney General Todd Blanche, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...

Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gamble

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US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

Watch: The Hill 'Rising' presents live special primetime RNC midterm convention coverage

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The Hill's "Rising" takes over primetime, presenting live coverage of the Republican National Committee's (RNC) first midterm convention focused on modern American history Sept. 9-10 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT. The convention, featuring keynote addresses by President Trump and Vice President Vance, is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Rising's coverage will...

Trump 'believes in the power of his own charisma', analyst says

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Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Belt, Director of the Political Management Programme at George Washington University, says that Trump "b

Well, I dealt with a certain amount of government stupidity today, described in my last thread. But I am surely having a better day than Trump/Vance and whatever twerps arranged this # Dallas # Texas

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Well, I dealt with a certain amount of government stupidity today, described in my last thread. But I am surely having a better day than Trump/Vance and whatever twerps arranged this # Dallas # Texas midterm # Republican convention. According to the article, they are giving away tickets because nobody was buying them. But from early pics on social media that does not seem to have helped their caus

What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention

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Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports from Dallas.

Republicans kick off 'Trump-a-Palooza' midterm convention

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The Republican Party kicked off its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday, as party figures bet President Donald Trump’s center-stage performance can lift their fortunes despite his record-low approval ratings.

Trump Rallies Dallas, Urging Big Midterm Turnout

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Donald Trump told a Dallas crowd at the Republican Party's national midterm convention that voters must treat the upcoming elections as if he were on the ballot to protect tax cuts and economic progress. (Source: Bloomberg)

US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech

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In two-hour address, president asked voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate Donald Trump said every adult citizen in the US will receive a dividend of $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, while delivering a historically long convention speech in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as radical com

Trump, Fetterman deliver surprises at RNC night 1

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In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s expensive election promise ▪ A rare primary loss for a governor ▪ Apple unveils foldable iPhone ▪ AI researchers issue stark warning President Trump wrapped up the first day of the GOP's unprecedented midterm convention Wednesday with a lengthy speech reminiscent of his own campaign rallies — delivering on the "Trump-a-palooza" hype. Speakers throughout...

Stocks Waver Ahead of PPI, Earnings, Brent Hits $102, Trump Vows Midterm Payout to Voters

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US equity futures waver ahead of PPI data, Oracle earnings and a rate decision from the European Central Bank. Brent crude reaches $102 a barrel as Iran is said to be ready to intensify its counterattacks if the US continues its strikes. President Trump pledges a $5,000 payout to voters if the Republican party wins the midterm elections. The president is set to speak again at the Republican Nation

Trump: The Republican Midterm Convention last night, in Dallas, was a major, sold out hit, far bigger, better, and more important than anyone thought possible. It was really something, streaming all o

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Trump: The Republican Midterm Convention last night, in Dallas, was a major, sold out hit, far bigger, better, and more important than anyone thought possible. It was really something, streaming all over the place, and really big numbers, despite going up against the NFL. The overall numbers beat the NFL. The Arena, which was really nice, beat its own attendance records. The place was packed! Ther

Watch live: Trump gives remarks, tours National Medal of Honor Museum

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President Trump will give remarks Thursday afternoon after touring the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The event comes less than a day after Trump headlined the first night of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas. During his speech, he pledged $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if Republicans maintain control of both chambers...

James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of ‘ignoring’ Epstein survivors

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Democrats are targeting Trump’s relationship with Epstein as part of strategy ahead of midterm elections James Talarico , the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, accused his rival Ken Paxton of “ignoring” survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, as Democrats seek to increase pressure on Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaking in Dallas, where Republicans are holding a

Watch live: Vance, Trump to close out Day 2 of RNC midterm convention

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Vice President Vance is giving the keynote address Thursday evening at the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. President Trump will close out the two-day event after Vance. Trump on Wednesday made a vow to provide $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if the GOP maintains majorities in the House and Senate in November. Vance has...

Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

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Sept 10 - President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects, gambling that a high-profile show of party unity will energize supporters and help Republicans defy historical midterm losses.

JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention

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Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience JD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans ’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester

‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention

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The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war With his approval rating at a historic low, Donald Trump has brought down the curtain on the Republicans ’ first ever midterm convention by pleading with supporters to do him “the biggest favour” and “pretend” they are voting for him in November’s US elections . The president is facing a grow

‘Actual Blasphemy’: Critics Stunned By ‘Repulsive’ Video At Trump Convention

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>President Donald Trump’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas featured a bizarre video that claimed he was chosen by God for a special purpose. >The video, which was also used in 2024, is a modified version of Paul Harvey’s 1978 “So God Made a Farmer” speech, but with a twist: In this one, God makes Trump. >“And on June 14th, 1946, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a ca

“President Donald Trump’s speech on the opening night of the Republican midterm convention ​drew about 2.5 million viewers on Fox News, ‌according to Nielsen data, potentially undercutting his claim t

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“President Donald Trump’s speech on the opening night of the Republican midterm convention ​drew about 2.5 million viewers on Fox News, ‌according to Nielsen data, potentially undercutting his claim the event ‘beat the NFL’ opening night,” Reuters reports. “Ratings for the game are not yet available, but the ⁠NFL averaged ​about 18 million viewers per ​game last season, and last year’s opener drew

Republicans Go All In on Trump

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Shane Goldmacher, one of our national political correspondents, looks at the Republican candidates who spoke this week at their party’s unusual midterm convention, called a “Trumpapalooza.” Some other vulnerable candidates avoided it because of President Trump’s unpopularity.

Recapping the Republicans' midterm convention

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Republicans held their first ever midterm convention this week with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance delivering remarks. CBS News' Zak Hudak has a recap.

Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success?

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President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks “We’re going to have a good time listening to music,” Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in downtown Dallas before handing the mic to an opera singer, “because I’m getting a little bit tired of politics now.” Millions of Americans seem tired of

JD Vance says Republicans got tired of being ‘called racist’ for noticing America ‘becoming dirtier’

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While speaking on the final night of the GOP midterm convention, Vice President JD Vance said the country was “poorer” and “dirtier” before President Donald Trump was reelected for a second term. “We were tired of being called racists for noticing that our country was becoming dirtier and poorer, and less safe and less prosperous,” Vance said on the final day of the two-day convention in Dallas, T

Sunday shows preview: Republicans talk strategy as midterms approach; Iran conflict, Canada trade war leave economy in flux

rss:thehillus_mainstream17d ago kagi ↗

Republican leaders traveled to Dallas this week for the GOP’s midterm convention, fueling the party's President Trump-forward midterm strategy, as the party fights to maintain control in both chambers of Congress this November. The two-day event featured keynote speeches from Trump and Vice President Vance, tributes to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and warnings...

How Republicans secretly got Fetterman for their convention

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The biggest surprise of last week's Republican midterm convention began with an audacious request from the organizers to GOP Sen. Dave McCormick: Could he get Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, a fellow Pennsylvanian, to make an appearance? "I'll ask him," McCormick said. Within days, Fetterman — who's been increasingly at odds with the Democratic Party's liberal wing — was on board. Why it matters:

Republicans bet the House on Trump

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GOP leaders are betting the House on President Trump in this year’s elections. The midterm cycle is always a referendum on the sitting president, whether members of his party like it or not. And if there was a clear message from the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, it’s that GOP leaders have embraced that reality...

Trump Says If Iran Had a Nuclear Weapon, He Would Have Politely Called the Supreme Leader Instead of ‘Bombing the Crap Out of Him’

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President Trump said at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night that if Iran had a nuclear weapon, he would have politely called up the Supreme Leader instead of “bombing the crap” out of the country. “If they had a nuclear weapon, I’d be calling the Supreme Leader, and I’d be saying, ‘Mr. Supreme Leader, how are you, sir? Is there anything we can do for you

Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage

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DALLAS U.S., Texas — As the U.S. Republican Party convened for its first-ever national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance made Russia's war against Ukraine a significant part of their convention appearances. The convention was designed primarily to rally Republicans ahead of the November elections. The official program featur

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraine-la rgely-absent-from-republican-midterm-conv

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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraine-la rgely-absent-from-republican-midterm-convention-stage-but-party-members-weigh-in-offstage/ DALLAS U.S., Texas — As the U.S. Republican Party convened for its first-ever national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, neither U.S. Presid