Trump Takes Leading Role In GOP Midterm Push
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President Donald Trump is putting himself at the center of the Republican Party’s effort to maintain control of Congress in November, urging his supporters to turn out for GOP candidates as if his own name were on the ballot.
Trump delivered the closing address Thursday night at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, which aired live on Salem News Channel. The two-day gathering brought together the president, Vice President JD Vance and other prominent conservatives as Republicans looked to build enthusiasm ahead of the midterm elections.
“You’ve got to do this for me,” Trump told supporters before leading the crowd in a pledge to vote on November 3.
Trump is betting that the coalition that returned him to the White House can also help Republicans protect their majorities in the House and Senate. The president has said he plans to campaign extensively in key states and congressional districts ahead of Election Day.
During the convention, Trump highlighted his administration’s record on border security, taxes and other priorities while drawing a sharp contrast between Republicans and Democrats. He also unveiled a proposal for a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, though such payments would require congressional approval.
Vice President Vance joined Trump on the convention’s final night, calling for unity within the Republican Party and urging conservatives not to allow internal disagreements to derail the GOP’s midterm effort.
With control of Congress at stake, Trump made his message to supporters clear: even though he will not personally appear on the ballot this fall, he wants Republicans to approach November as though he will.
Trump delivered the closing address Thursday night at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, which aired live on Salem News Channel. The two-day gathering brought together the president, Vice President JD Vance and other prominent conservatives as Republicans looked to build enthusiasm ahead of the midterm elections.
“You’ve got to do this for me,” Trump told supporters before leading the crowd in a pledge to vote on November 3.
Trump is betting that the coalition that returned him to the White House can also help Republicans protect their majorities in the House and Senate. The president has said he plans to campaign extensively in key states and congressional districts ahead of Election Day.
During the convention, Trump highlighted his administration’s record on border security, taxes and other priorities while drawing a sharp contrast between Republicans and Democrats. He also unveiled a proposal for a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, though such payments would require congressional approval.
Vice President Vance joined Trump on the convention’s final night, calling for unity within the Republican Party and urging conservatives not to allow internal disagreements to derail the GOP’s midterm effort.
With control of Congress at stake, Trump made his message to supporters clear: even though he will not personally appear on the ballot this fall, he wants Republicans to approach November as though he will.