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Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer

10. September 2026 um 22:04
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.

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President Trump floated a proposal to send $5,000 to every adult American if his party wins in November.

Trump Wants to Give Out $5,000 Checks. It Would Cost More Than $1 Trillion.

10. September 2026 um 18:56
The president’s idea to hand every American adult a “dividend” if Republicans keep control of Congress likely would need congressional approval, exacerbate the deficit and lead to a rise in inflation, experts said.

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President Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday night.

7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

10. September 2026 um 14:17
At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

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President Trump and his allies tried to gin up enthusiasm among MAGA voters who tend to go to the polls in presidential elections but not in midterms.

Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention

10. September 2026 um 02:48
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is “always going to reject the extremes in socialism.”

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Senator John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, appeared in a short video shown at President Trump’s convention.

Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention

10. September 2026 um 00:28
No nominations or formal party business will be happening, as they would at a traditional presidential convention. But the made-for-TV speeches will look much the same.

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Republicans gathered in Milwaukee in July 2024 for a normal presidential convention where Donald J. Trump was formally nominated to run for the White House.

Dallas Protests Planned as Trump, Republicans Gather for RNC Convention

09. September 2026 um 16:13
City officials erected barricades, mapped out street closures and coordinated with federal agencies as protesters planned anti-Trump marches and demonstrations near the convention venue.

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Volunteers set up signs and barricades outside of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where the Republican National Midterm Convention Dallas 2026 will be held this week.

Trump Is Orchestrating the Republican Midterm Convention Like One of His Rallies

The Republican Party is holding a midterm convention in Dallas this week. But as our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman explains, despite President Trump’s unpopularity in polls, this event is shaping up to be a rally focusing on his achievements.

Trump’s Ability to Connect With Voters to Be Tested at Republican Midterm Convention

09. September 2026 um 13:39
As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.

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President Trump has been living an unusually isolated existence, with an extremely small group of advisers and officials helping him arrive at decisions.

As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets

Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.

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Representative David Valadao of California said that President Trump had a part to play in the midterm elections, but that navigating around a deeply unpopular president and his policies was a challenge.

Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas

30. Juni 2026 um 22:47
Parties normally hold conventions only in presidential years, but President Trump liked the idea of mobilizing Republicans this fall.

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Dallas will be the site of Republican efforts to mobilize ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Trump and Republican National Committee Lean Toward Dallas for Unusual 2026 GOP Midterm Convention

24. März 2026 um 18:50
Parties normally hold conventions every four years to nominate presidential candidates, but Republicans hope to hold one this year in the face of midterm headwinds.

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President Trump has pushed for a major gathering before this year’s midterm elections to motivate his supporters, and Republicans are close to settling on Dallas as the location.
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