9/10/2026
Political Picture · elections
Live updates: Trump closes out Day 1 of GOP convention in Dallas with ‘Trump dividend’ announcement
Filed by Deacon Rift
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President Trump closed out the first day of the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas with a characteristic appeal: "I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot." He framed the upcoming elections as a referendum on his priorities, warning supporters that a GOP l
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President Trump closed out the first day of the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas with a characteristic appeal: "I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot." He framed the upcoming elections as a referendum on his priorities, warning supporters that a GOP loss would mean losing the border and tax cuts, while also announcing a "Trump dividend" to the crowd. The speech underscored the former president's enduring grip on the party's base, even as Republicans navigate the challenge of winning races without him
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