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GOP Midterm Convention

President Trump and Vice President Vance headlined a first-of-its-kind Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump promised $5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress and touted expected GOP victories while downplaying the party's electoral challenges. The event drew protests and Democratic criticism.

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Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

President Trump and Vice President Vance headlined a first-of-its-kind Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump promised $5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress and touted expected GOP victories while downplaying the party's electoral challenges. The event drew protests and Democratic criticism.

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Earlier report Filed 10 Sept, 12:41 UTC Republicans Open Rare Midterm Convention in Texas Republicans gathered in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday for a rare two-day midterm convention, an unprecedented event billed as a "Trumpapalooza" that will center on US President Donald Trump as the party tries to overcome his unpopularity and persuade voters to support Republican candidates. US · 2 sources

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