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Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention

Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention

DALLAS (AP) -- 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.

Trump uses midterm convention to pledge $5K payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

Trump uses midterm convention to pledge $5K payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

DALLAS (AP) -- 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 American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November.

Trump relishes making midterm convention all about himself, even if it may hurt the GOP in November

Trump relishes making midterm convention all about himself, even if it may hurt the GOP in November

DALLAS (AP) -- President Donald Trump took the stage to cap Wednesday's opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention, hammering home the message that Democrats are extremists and reveling in making the upcoming elections all about himself - even if his low approval ratings may hurt the party in close races around the country.

Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump during unusual midterm convention

Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump during unusual midterm convention

DALLAS (AP) -- Republicans used the opening night of their unusual midterm convention on Wednesday to hammer Democrats as extremists and pledge unwavering devotion to President Donald Trump, proudly placing their party's undisputed leader at the center of upcoming midterm elections -- even if his low approval ratings might ultimately drag them down in November.

Republicans open highly unusual, midterm convention billed as a two days of 'Trump-a-Palooza'

Republicans open highly unusual, midterm convention billed as a two days of 'Trump-a-Palooza'

DALLAS (AP) -- Republicans opened their unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday by offering speech after speech bashing Democrats and celebrating President Donald Trump, putting their party's undisputed leader at the center of the upcoming midterm elections -- whether the candidates running like it or not.