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Trump Aims to Make Midterm Year 'Special' to Secure Republican Congressional Control

President Donald Trump is seeking to make the 2026 midterm election year 'special' to retain Republican control of Congress. He delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, promising $5,000 to every American adult. The speech aimed to rally voters and counter Democratic efforts to shift power.

At the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2026, Trump addressed a crowd of party supporters, emphasizing the need to protect Republican majorities in the House and Senate. His speech included an outlandish promise of $5,000 to each adult American, a move intended to energize the base and signal economic optimism. The convention began with a focus on condemning Democrats as extremists, setting the tone for a campaign centered on ideological contrast.

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WirePress Trust of IndiaSep 10, 07:06 PM
Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress - Press Trust of India

Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress Press Trust of India

IndependentKorea HeraldSep 10, 03:24 PM
Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

DALLAS (AP) — Republicans at their midterm convention know that history is not on their side this election season , but they are counting on President Donald Trump and his two-day extravaganza in Dallas to rally voters to protect their House and Senate majorities. They spent the first night denouncing Democrats as extremists before Trump capped Wednesday with a speech saying the choice this election is “very, very simple” and making the outlandish promise of $5,000 to each American adult, if his