Trump electrifies his base, but the nosebleeds are empty. Is it enough to win the midterms?

Published September 9, 2026 11:05pm ET | Updated September 9, 2026 11:09pm ET



DALLAS – Donald Trump walked out to a standing ovation at the midterm convention in Dallas.

“You have to remember when we originally announced this eight weeks ago, they said, “Who’s going to go to a midterm convention?” he said. “This place is packed. Packed.”

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