As the midterms loom, Trump returns to his happy place: on stage in the theatre of the absurd
President’s quest in self-mythology stops off in Dallas for a Republican convention where fans indulged his lies and revelled in his jokes
TL;DR
- Donald Trump spoke for over an hour and 40 minutes at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- The event was described as "political theatre of the absurd" with Trump indulging in "self-mythology" and "language games."
- Trump made false claims about winning three presidential elections and suggested renaming places like "New Mexico" to "New America" and a strait to "Trump Strait."
- He also attacked political opponents with nicknames and made a pledge of $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress.
- The convention featured elements of his campaign rallies, including songs and fervent supporter displays.