Live updates: Trump directs GOP to ‘pretend’ he’s on ballot at midterms convention in Dallas
President Trump has taken the stage in Dallas for the opening of a two-day Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention. “I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot,” he said, adding, “Just one more time, because if we lose, you’re going to lose your border. You’re going to lose your tax cuts. You’re…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM ET
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Live updates: Trump addresses GOP midterm convention(opens original report in a new tab)President Donald Trump is addressing the Republicans' first-ever midterm convention in Dallas. — ABC News
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