Vance takes centre stage as Trump wraps up GOP midterm convention with voter warnings
US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance wrapped up the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention on Thursday night with promises of an America “greater than ever before”, aiming to secure crucial swing voters ahead of November’s battle for Congress. “You got to get out and vote, and you got to pretend I’m on the ballot,” Trump said, while also getting the crowd at the…
Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance concluded the Republican Party’s inaugural midterm convention on Thursday night, pledging a brighter future for America and urging voters to participate in the upcoming congressional elections. The event, dubbed "Trump-a-palooza," saw Trump and Vance appeal to swing voters by emphasizing the importance of voting and pledging allegiance to the former president.
Vance delivered a keynote address, advocating for a "national birthright," emphasizing the family unit, and labeling Democrats as a "party of hatred." The vice president briefly addressed his support for Charlie Kirk, a figure who admired Trump but opposed war. Vance also faced an interruption from a protester who held a Mexican flag, to which he responded, "If you love Mexico so much, get your arse over there."
Prior to the convention, Trump had announced a proposal to send every adult US$5,000, should Republicans gain control of Congress, a measure estimated to cost over US$1 trillion. The convention aimed to re-energize Trump's base and win over crucial voters ahead of the November midterm elections, where Republicans are traditionally at a disadvantage.
Despite some state Republicans distancing themselves from Trump, the president remained committed to their cause, emphasizing the need to "take care of business" and stressing the importance of securing control of Congress.
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