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Former US President Donald Trump addressed a cheering crowd at the Republican Party Convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2026. Speaking at the American Airlines Center, Trump urged supporters to 'pretend I am on the ballot' for the upcoming midterm elections on November 3, framing the vote as a critical test for the nation's future. He warned that a Republican defeat would lead to loss of border security, tax cuts, and safety. The convention, held for the first time before midterms, features Trump as the main speaker over two days. The article notes that the midterms are the most significant mood test for Trump so far, with polls suggesting Republicans could lose their majority in the House of Representatives, potentially turning Trump into a 'lame duck' and enabling Democrats to block his initiatives or initiate impeachment proceedings. Voter dissatisfaction over the Iran war and rising fuel costs are cited as key factors threatening Republican losses.
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Dallas, Texas – US President Donald Trump addressed a cheering crowd at the Republican Party Convention in Texas on Wednesday, urging supporters to treat the upcoming midterm elections as if he himself were on the ballot.
"I ask you to pretend that I am on the ballot," Trump said during his speech at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. "Your vote will determine whether our country stumbles at the start of the next 250 years or surges forward and never looks back."
The president framed the November 3 congressional elections as a pivotal moment for the nation. "In 55 days, US citizens will go to the polls in one of the most important elections in the history of our country," he told the crowd.
Convention Highlights
- The two-day meeting is being held for the first time ahead of the so-called midterm elections.
- Trump is the main speaker and appears on both evenings, concluding the convention with a keynote address.
- The president is not actually on the ballot for the congressional elections.
Stakes for the President
The midterm elections represent the most significant mood test for Trump so far. A loss of the majority in the House of Representatives—or in both chambers of Congress—would turn the president into a "lame duck." Democrats could then largely block his initiatives and even initiate a third impeachment proceedings against Trump. A loss of majority for the president's camp could also lead to trench warfare over the succession to Trump.
Trump warned of national decline in the event of a defeat. "Because if we lose, you lose your border, you lose your tax cuts, you lose your safety and security."
Republicans Face Potential Defeat
According to pollsters, the governing party could lose its majority in the House of Representatives, while a deadlock threatens in the Senate. Many voters are dissatisfied with the Iran war, which has significantly driven up fuel costs over the past six months.
The goal of the Republican convention is to convince undecided voters of Trump's successes, including his deportation policy and tax relief measures.
Source: AFP/gold
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