Live updates: Republicans gather in Dallas for first-ever GOP midterm convention
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said the energy at the midterm convention was “contagious” after Trump stepped off stage and emphasized the need for Republicans to show up at the polls.
TL;DR
- The Republican Party hosted its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were keynote speakers.
- Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every adult citizen if Republicans win control of the House and Senate in the 2026 elections.
- The dividend must be spent within the United States.
- Trump criticized several Democratic candidates, likening them to communists.
- Trump also discussed foreign policy, including Iran and Venezuela, and proposed renaming geographical features.
- Notable attendees included Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD), though some Republicans like Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) did not attend.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) pledged to work on a bill for the "Trump Dividend" if Republicans win the midterms.