US President Donald Trump addressed &nbsp;Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention nearly two hours during its opening night on Wednesday (Sep 9). He turned it into personal political rally urging voters to treat the November elections as if he himself were on the ballot, slammed Democrats, targeted former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, praised his administration's action on Iran and announced that he would go on a campaign blitz. An offer of 5000 USD and warning of losing everything also came as a part of Trump's speech. The convention was held as Republicans trying to hold on to their congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm elections.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-speaks-live-but-viewers-stay-away-only-a-few-thousand-tune-in-to-president-s-speech-at-rnc-1789007861719">Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away</a><h2>Here are the top talking points from Trump's speech</h2><ol><li>Trump Dividend: Trump made one of the most striking promises in his speech and announced that every adult US citizen could receive $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. "Only I can make this promise to you: If the Republicans win the House and Senate, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," Trump stated. The president also proposed that the dividend must be called “Trump Dividend.” However, he also gave a caveat. He said: “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America. We don't want you going to Canada to spend the money.”</li><li>‘I am on ballot’: Trump told voters to “pretend” he is on the ballot. Trump asked Americans to give Republicans another chance to control Congress. "On election night, we're going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it. America belongs to those who LOVE IT!" Trump said. Hinting at another term, he said: "The choice in this election is very, very simple... I'm asking you to let us finish the job we began. Pretend that I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot. Just one more time."</li><li>Trump promises campaign blitz: Amid dipping approval ratings, Trump has put himself at the centre of the midterm elections. Trump promised that he would be a major feature in the final stretch of the race, whether Republican candidates like it or not. He pointed to about 35 of the most competitive races.</li><li>Trump states when Iran war will end: Trump in his speech mentioned when will the war end: “The war will be over shortly after the election.” Trump stated the conflict would end “immediately after” the US midterm elections, without providing a detailed explanation for why he expects the fighting to end on that timeline.</li><li>Trump predicts lower oil prices: Trump addressed rising oil prices directly, saying he expects prices to fall after the midterm elections. His remarks came as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. “I think it's going to take a little bit longer than the midterm,” he said.</li><li>Trump's renaming obsession: Trump again floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait.” He also said that his administration has named Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” For Hormuz he said: “It’s going to be called, ladies and gentlemen — I’ll have an announcement. We’ll call it the Trump Strait, and I’m sure the Iranian leadership will be thrilled with that,” Trump said. He also said that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.”</li><li>Trump mocks Paxton, then endorses him: Trump repeatedly mocked Texas U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton's physical appearance and fashion choices. "He may not dress right, he may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen... But you know what he is? He's the greatest attorney general in America, and he deserves to be your next senator." Trump said, Paxton is “maybe the top attorney general in the whole United States. “We have to elect Ken Paxton. We have to,” Trump said. “And if I have to, I’ll come back twice or three times.”</li><li>Trump targets Abdul El-Sayed: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan was mentioned in Trump's speech. He claimed that El-Sayed’s sister “celebrated” on Oct. 7, 2023. In a 2024 video, El-Sayed’s half sister, Eman Abdelhadi, gave a “blessing” on the first anniversary of Oct. 7. It was posted on Instagram by the “Rabbis4Ceasefire” account. He also said El-Sayed's mother worked for an organization that gave money to Osama bin Laden.&nbsp;</li><li>Crowd chants for Charlie Kirk as Trump remembers: &nbsp;Trump also remembered Charlie Kirk who was assassinated last year on Sep 10. The crowd in the convention center broke out into chants of "Charlie, Charlie." "So, exactly one year ago tomorrow, a far-left extremist assassinated my great friend in conservative voice, Charlie Kirk, because Charlie Kirk spoke the truth," Trump said attempting to find Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk in the crowd. "What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered as bad as it was, but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it. They were cheering," Trump said. “Some people, sick people, for a brief moment, the mask came off the radical left, and you saw what they were really all about.” He added that “now those same people are trying to get power over you in this election, and they are all voting Democrat.”&nbsp;</li><li>Notable Democrat presence: The most notable surprise appearance at the 2026 Republican midterm convention came from Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman made an unscheduled virtual appearance on Wednesday night via a 64-second pre-recorded video to cross party lines and endorse his Republican colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman used the video to highlight the preservation of regional steel jobs, saying, “We’ll work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life, right here in the Steel Valley”</li></ol>

Trump turned the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention into a campaign-style rally, urging voters to treat the November 3 elections as if he were on the ballot. He promoted his record, promised a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win Congress

US President Donald Trump addressed Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention nearly two hours during its opening night on Wednesday (Sep 9). He turned it into personal political rally urging voters to treat the November elections as if he himself were on the ballot, slammed Democrats, targeted former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, praised his administration's action on Iran and announced that he would go on a campaign blitz. An offer of 5000 USD and warning of losing everything also came as a part of Trump's speech. The convention was held as Republicans trying to hold on to their congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm elections. Also Read: Trump speaks live, but viewers stay away Here are the top talking points from Trump's speech Trump Dividend: Trump made one of the most striking promises in his speech and announced that every adult US citizen could receive $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. "Only I can make this promise to you: If the Republicans win the House and Senate, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," Trump stated. The president also proposed that the dividend must be called “Trump Dividend.” However, he also gave a caveat. He said: “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America. We don't want you going to Canada to spend the money.” ‘I am on ballot’: Trump told voters to “pretend” he is on the ballot. Trump asked Americans to give Republicans another chance to control Congress. "On election night, we're going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it. America belongs to those who LOVE IT!" Trump said. Hinting at another term, he said: "The choice in this election is very, very simple... I'm asking you to let us finish the job we began. Pretend that I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot. Just one more time." Trump promises campaign blitz: Amid dipping approval ratings, Trump has put himself at the centre of the midterm elections. Trump promised that he would be a major feature in the final stretch of the race, whether Republican candidates like it or not. He pointed to about 35 of the most competitive races. Trump states when Iran war will end: Trump in his speech mentioned when will the war end: “The war will be over shortly after the election.” Trump stated the conflict would end “immediately after” the US midterm elections, without providing a detailed explanation for why he expects the fighting to end on that timeline. Trump predicts lower oil prices: Trump addressed rising oil prices directly, saying he expects prices to fall after the midterm elections. His remarks came as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. “I think it's going to take a little bit longer than the midterm,” he said. Trump's renaming obsession: Trump again floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait.” He also said that his administration has named Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” For Hormuz he said: “It’s going to be called, ladies and gentlemen — I’ll have an announcement. We’ll call it the Trump Strait, and I’m sure the Iranian leadership will be thrilled with that,” Trump said. He also said that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.” Trump mocks Paxton, then endorses him: Trump repeatedly mocked Texas U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton's physical appearance and fashion choices. "He may not dress right, he may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen... But you know what he is? He's the greatest attorney general in America, and he deserves to be your next senator." Trump said, Paxton is “maybe the top attorney general in the whole United States. “We have to elect Ken Paxton. We have to,” Trump said. “And if I have to, I’ll come back twice or three times.” Trump targets Abdul El-Sayed: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan was mentioned in Trump's speech. He claimed that El-Sayed’s sister “celebrated” on Oct. 7, 2023. In a 2024 video, El-Sayed’s half sister, Eman Abdelhadi, gave a “blessing” on the first anniversary of Oct. 7. It was posted on Instagram by the “Rabbis4Ceasefire” account. He also said El-Sayed's mother worked for an organization that gave money to Osama bin Laden. Crowd chants for Charlie Kirk as Trump remembers: Trump also remembered Charlie Kirk who was assassinated last year on Sep 10. The crowd in the convention center broke out into chants of "Charlie, Charlie." "So, exactly one year ago tomorrow, a far-left extremist assassinated my great friend in conservative voice, Charlie Kirk, because Charlie Kirk spoke the truth," Trump said attempting to find Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk in the crowd. "What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered as bad as it was, but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it. They were cheering," Trump said. “Some people, sick people, for a brief moment, the mask came off the radical left, and you saw what they were really all about.” He added that “now those same people are trying to get power over you in this election, and they are all voting Democrat.” Notable Democrat presence: The most notable surprise appearance at the 2026 Republican midterm convention came from Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman made an unscheduled virtual appearance on Wednesday night via a 64-second pre-recorded video to cross party lines and endorse his Republican colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman used the video to highlight the preservation of regional steel jobs, saying, “We’ll work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life, right here in the Steel Valley”

Trump turned the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention into a campaign-style rally, urging voters to treat the November 3 elections as if he were on the ballot. He promoted his record, promised a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win Congress

$5,000 to Americans, Charlie Kirk, and Iran war end date: 10 key points from Trump's RNC speech

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, has promised to pay every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after November’s midterm elections. He made the big announcement while urging voters remain united and support Republican candidates on Nov 3. He also urged voters to let him and Republican lawmakers to “finish the job” to restore America's respect in the world that was worsened under President Joe Biden’s administration. He offered freebie and claimed that Democrats cannot do it because they don't charge tariffs and they only "know about poverty."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-immediately-after-us-midterms-claims-tehran-trying-to-sway-us-vote-1788984074868">Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms</a>&nbsp;"If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic, tremendous economic success like in history, we've never had anything like what's happening. But because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” the president said during the GOP midterm convention. “Very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-oil-prices-might-hit-100-and-it-could-be-bad-news-for-trump-ahead-of-midterms-1788938670443">US oil prices at $100 could be bad news for Trump ahead of midterm elections</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: &quot;Only I can make this promise to you: If the Republicans win the House and Senate, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000&quot; <a href="https://t.co/OOYAwaQ6HO">pic.twitter.com/OOYAwaQ6HO</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2097871479815667867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The president also proposed that the dividend must be called “Trump Dividend.” However, he also gave a caveat. He said: “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America. We don't want you going to Canada to spend the money.”&nbsp;<h2>How did the idea originate?</h2>According to reports, about 240 million adults live in the United States, and if the president goes ahead with his plan, the payment would cost the government roughly $1.2 trillion. The federal government’s annual budget is around $7 trillion. The idea was first floated by Trump in July 2025. The specific $5,000 figure came from James Fishbach, an outside adviser to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In February 2025, Fishbach proposed a “DOGE Dividend” that would return 20 per cent of the federal budget savings targeted by DOGE directly to American households. However, the idea of using federal tariff revenue to fund direct payments was formally proposed by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) through the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025. The bill sought to redistribute revenue from the administration’s new import tariffs to working-class families. Trump later embraced the concept, promoting a $2,000 “tariff dividend” for Americans.

Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend for every adult American if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after the November midterms, linking the payout to what he called the country’s unprecedented economic success.

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, has promised to pay every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after November’s midterm elections. He made the big announcement while urging voters remain united and support Republican candidates on Nov 3. He also urged voters to let him and Republican lawmakers to “finish the job” to restore America's respect in the world that was worsened under President Joe Biden’s administration. He offered freebie and claimed that Democrats cannot do it because they don't charge tariffs and they only "know about poverty." Also Read: Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms "If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic, tremendous economic success like in history, we've never had anything like what's happening. But because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” the president said during the GOP midterm convention. “Very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders.” Also Read: US oil prices at $100 could be bad news for Trump ahead of midterm elections

Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend for every adult American if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after the November midterms, linking the payout to what he called the country’s unprecedented economic success.

'Trump Dividend': US president promises $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win midterms

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, fuelled speculation about a possible third term in office — something he has repeatedly expressed interest in pursuing. He said that Republicans will treat the 2026 midterm elections in November as a referendum on his presidency during remarks at the event. He also warned that Republicans could lose control of his agenda if they fail to turn out in November. He also warned that the country could return to poor conditions that “existed under the previous administration.” He said that the progress of the country will continue if voters remain united and support Republican candidates on Nov 3.&nbsp;“I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot,” Trump said. “I’m on the ballot.” “If we lose, you’re going to lose your border. You’re going to lose your tax cuts. You’re going to lose your safety and security. Our country is going through hell. You will be going through hell just like you did just two years ago. The midterms are not supposed to be won by the sitting president. And we’re going to change that, ”Trump said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-there-ll-either-be-deal-or-us-will-finish-job-says-trump-1783402027929">US-Iran war: 'There'll either be deal or US will finish job,' says Trump</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: &quot;I&#39;m asking you to pretend on I&#39;m the ballot!&quot; <a href="https://t.co/PXes8AdQJN">pic.twitter.com/PXes8AdQJN</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2097858559232942378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-immediately-after-us-midterms-claims-tehran-trying-to-sway-us-vote-1788984074868/amp">Trump says Iran war will end immediately after US midterms, claims Tehran trying to sway US vote</a>&nbsp;Revealing his plans about midterms, he said that he is going to visit every swing states to campaign for congresspeople and senators. "We can win every one of those races, but I'm going to go to every one of those states," Trump says, adding there will be rallies. He went on a warning spree adding: "A loss for Republicans in November would mean to lose your border, you're going to lose your tax cuts, you're going to lose your safety and security. You will be going through hell just like you did just two years ago," he says, adding the US used to be the laughing stock of the world, but that no one is laughing anymore."<h2>First Republican Midterm Convention</h2>Republicans opened their unusual midterm convention on Thursday (Sep 10 local time) with praise for Donald Trump and scathing attacks on "dangerous" Democrats. The two-day gathering in Dallas, where Trump is delivering an address and will return again on Day 2. He underlined his party's strategy ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. A parade of speakers called Democrats "socialists" and "communists," echoing one ​of Trump's favorite attack lines. He slammed the “dumb weak Democrats” as other members called them "dangerous, radical and weird." The event was informally called "Trumpapalooza" by Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters. First Lady Melania Trump was not be present at the event. Many Republicans in competitive races skipped the convention, including Representative Tom Barrett of Michigan, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Senator Susan Collins of Maine, all facing strong Democratic challengers this ​fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to treat the 2026 midterm elections as a referendum on his presidency, warning they could lose his agenda if turnout falls. At the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Trump called for unity and support for GOP candidates

US President Donald Trump, while addressing the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, fuelled speculation about a possible third term in office — something he has repeatedly expressed interest in pursuing. He said that Republicans will treat the 2026 midterm elections in November as a referendum on his presidency during remarks at the event. He also warned that Republicans could lose control of his agenda if they fail to turn out in November. He also warned that the country could return to poor conditions that “existed under the previous administration.” He said that the progress of the country will continue if voters remain united and support Republican candidates on Nov 3. “I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot,” Trump said. “I’m on the ballot.” “If we lose, you’re going to lose your border. You’re going to lose your tax cuts. You’re going to lose your safety and security. Our country is going through hell. You will be going through hell just like you did just two years ago. The midterms are not supposed to be won by the sitting president. And we’re going to change that, ”Trump said. Also Read: US-Iran war: 'There'll either be deal or US will finish job,' says Trump

US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to treat the 2026 midterm elections as a referendum on his presidency, warning they could lose his agenda if turnout falls. At the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Trump called for unity and support for GOP candidates

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