Vance takes spotlight as Republicans close Trump-heavy convention
The 42-year-old vice-president is widely regarded as an early front-runner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
U.S. Republicans concluded their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday, aiming to capitalize on former President Donald Trump's political influence despite bleak election predictions. Vice President JD Vance received a prime-time spotlight, delivering a keynote address and serving as a potential heir to Trump's supporters. Trump dominated the event's finale, reiterating his call for Republicans to treat him as if he were still on the ballot, even though he is not.
He promised a $5,000 Trump dividend to every American adult if Republicans held both chambers of Congress, defended the Iran war, and warned of a potential communist takeover under a Democratic victory. Vance, at 42, is being viewed as a frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, but he has stated he will decide on his candidacy after the midterms.
The convention was more of a Trump rally than a standard party event, with no formal business and more than 50 speakers each night. Despite political headwinds, including Democrats' projected wins in the House and Senate, Republicans hope Vance and other party figures can rally Trump's supporters and promote their policies, such as tax cuts and immigration enforcement.
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