The Fox News audience for President Trump’s speech on Wednesday dipped below the typical viewership for the programs that usually air at that time, according to preliminary figures from Nielsen.
Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.
Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.
President Trump was the star of the first-ever Republican convention in a midterm year. It wasn’t clear how much the convention would help the candidates on the ballot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump has been living an unusually isolated existence, with an extremely small group of advisers and officials helping him arrive at decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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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