Trump rallies Republicans at midterm convention with Vance by his side

Vance, Eying 2028, Relishes the Spotlight at Trump’s Convention

The vice president, widely seen as a potential White House candidate, sought to use his speech in Dallas to show a more personal side to the MAGA faithful.

By Tyler Pager

Vance Strikes Populist Tone, Woos Disaffected Voters in Keynote

Vice President JD Vance struck a populist tone on housing affordability in his keynote convention speech Thursday, while calling on voters to back the Republican Party in the November midterm elections — even if they have misgivings about the Trump administration.

By Josh Wingrove

Trump-Vance midterm pitch: Vote Republican or live with the ‘lunatics’

Party far more comfortable raising fear of Democratic alternative than discussing own policies, including Iran war

See photos from the Republican midterm convention

The two-day event features elected Republican officials, musical performances and other speakers in support of the party’s midterm candidates.

By Washington Post staff

‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention

The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war With his approval rating at a historic low, Donald Trump has brought down the curtain on the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention by pleading with supporters to do him “the biggest favour” and “pretend” they are voting for him in November’s US elections. The president is facing a growing backlash over rising prices and the war in Iran. Sweeping losses for the Republican party could...

By David Smith in Dallas, Texas

Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms

US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms, ‘like Democrats’.

Trump leads GOP convention crowd in pledge to vote and ‘cheat like hell’ | CNN Politics - CNN

Trump leads GOP convention crowd in pledge to vote and ‘cheat like hell’ | CNN Politics  CNN

JD Vance to invoke Charlie Kirk, family ‘birthright’ in fiery midterm keynote speech thrashing Dems

Vice President JD Vance will use a deeply personal speech to reflect on the legacy of his late friend Charlie Kirk, the joys of fatherhood and the future he hopes America can provide for the next generation.

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 Dallas gathering – dubbed “Trump-a-palooza” by his supporters – to pledge allegiance to him. “You know...

By Lucy Quaggin

Vance takes centre stage at Republican midterm convention

U.S. Vice President to take primetime speaking slot ahead of Trump and following a Charlie Kirk tribute

By Lisa Mascaro And Michelle L. Price

‘Cheat Like Hell’: Trump Makes GOP Convention Attendees Pledge To Vote In Bizarre Moment

While leading a pledge at GOP’s convention, Trump baselessly accused the Democrats of cheating and quiped his supporters should vote even if they are not registered.

By Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff

Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hell

‘You know what happens if you don't vote? You go to hell, you know that?’ Trump advises Republicans considering staying on the couch in November

By John Bowden

UFC champ Justin Gaethje stumps for Trump at GOP midterm convention

Justin Gaethje is campaigning for the Republican Party in the upcoming United States midterm elections.

Trump's oath to ‘cheat’ in midterms sparks massive backlash during RNC convention; ‘America are we hearing this’

President Donald Trump asked the attendees of the RNC convention in Dallas to repeat a pledge of allegiance where he spoke of ‘cheating’ in the midterms.

Vance brands Democrats 'party of hatred' ahead of midterm

US Vice President JD Vance called Democrats the "party of hatred" and urged voters to send them packing in November's midterms, in a prime-time convention speech that showcased him as a possible heir to Donald Trump in 2028.

Vance takes center stage as Republicans weigh a post-Trump future

DALLAS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican Dallas convention on Thursday in a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects, offering a message of nationalistic pride that resonated with the Trumpian crowd.

By Reuters

Trump rallies GOP as midterm fears grow

Vance takes centre stage with 2028 succession in sight

By AFP