International🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 10, 2026
Trump highlights his own record at midterm Republican convention
France 24
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France 24
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President Donald Trump opened Wednesday night of an unconventional Republican midterm convention with a scathing attack on Democrats as extremists while vehemently defending his Iran policy. He pledged an extraordinary $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress after November.
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President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November. It reflected Trump’s apparent calculation that he needs bold moves to revive Republicans’ chances as Democrats try to take advantage of his low approval ratings in close races across the country. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington DC.