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September 9, 2026

First Night At First Mid-Term Convention: Trump’s 5K

By Drew Hayes

One hour and 44 minutes of energy and excitement, patriotism and a promise, if the GOP holds the House of Representatives and Senate, a $5000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult citizen in the USA–that was Trump’s opening night speech in Dallas at the GOP convention. 

Here is what he said: “I can make this promise to you, and here is my promise,” he said. “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. Very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders.”

Wednesday night was the kickoff of the two-day event in Dallas, bringing Republicans from across the country together to rally the troops for the upcoming mid-term elections. And rally they did, including a surprise video presentation…

An amazing sight, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. introduced his fellow Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick at the first-ever mid-term convention in Dallas. The video intro was strong, patriotic and a hugely well-received surprise. Watch it a few times, it will bring a smile to your face. Props to Sen. Fetterman!

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Drew Hayes
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