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  "id": 6420376,
  "title": "Trump takes center stage in Dallas, Republicans debate a future without him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/trump-takes-center-stage-in-dallas-republicans-debate-a-future-6420376",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T11:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/09/trump-takes-center-stage-in-dallas-republicans-debate-a-future-without-him"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas hosts Republican delegates this week, where they celebrate President Donald Trump and promote support for upcoming US midterm elections. However, a poor performance in the November 3 vote might intensify the ongoing debate on who will succeed him and how the party will evolve post-2029. Vice President JD Vance, whose keynote address on Thursday is seen as an early audition for 2028, is emerging as a potential candidate. The party's future is being discussed behind closed doors amid behind-the-scenes conversations among donors, strategists, and lawmakers. Though Trump remains the party’s dominant figure, weakened power in Washington following the midterms could prompt discussions on his successor and revised policies. While Trump has shifted away from traditional Republican stances, some Republicans anticipate a tempered approach to international alliances, trade, and immigration. Vance, a 42-year-old populist and anti-establishment figure, and Rubio, a more conventional politician focused on foreign policy, are two leading contenders to lead the party after Trump.",
  "summary": "Republicans in Dallas are set to debate a post-Trump future, even as most expect Donald Trump’s influence to endure.",
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