Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.
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‘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 effectively turn Trump into a lame duck for his final two years in the White House. Continue reading...
Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress on second night of convention – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’ Sign up for the US Breaking News email The Supreme Court has blocked a federal judge’s ruling that would’ve restored Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri. The decision, issued by justice Brett Kavanaugh, appeared to sound a death knell for efforts by the Missouri GOP to extract an additional Republican-leaning congressional seat for their party ahead of the midterm elections. Continue reading...
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