JD Vance in Dallas and his one-liner

Republican delegates chant '48' at JD Vance during closed-door convention breakfast in Dallas

Vice President JD Vance drew spontaneous chants of "48" from Republican delegates at a closed-door breakfast in Dallas, a pointed signal of grassroots enthusiasm for a 2028 presidential bid he never once mentioned from the podium.

Delegates from four battleground states, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, broke into the chant as Vance took the stage Thursday morning at the GOP midterm convention, four people in the room confirmed. The number refers to Vance potentially becoming the 48th president of the United States. Vance, for his part, kept his remarks tightly focused on the 2026 midterms and never acknowledged the chant or his own political future.

The moment underscored a gap between the vice president's disciplined message, win the midterms, protect the Republican majority, and a party base that is already looking past November to 2028. House GOP Whip Tom Emmer, who spoke earlier in the same breakfast, did nothing to tamp down the speculation. "The stars are the limit for the vice president," Emmer told the room.

If the morning chant was the private signal, Vance's primetime convention address at American Airlines Center in Dallas that evening was the public exclamation point. During his speech, a protester waving Mexican and Palestinian Authority flags interrupted the proceedings. Vance's response was immediate and unscripted.

"If you love Mexico so much, get your a** over there. I'll buy you the plane ticket," Vance told the protester, drawing a roaring "USA!" chant from the convention floor, Fox News reported.

Conservative commentators seized on the exchange as proof that Vance can handle the unscripted moments a presidential candidate faces. "This was masterful. A Trump-level move from JD Vance," wrote conservative commentary account Overton. Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA spokesman, said Vance "told a protester waving a Mexican flag exactly what all red blooded Americans were thinking."

The one-liner did what a thousand donor calls and policy papers cannot: it gave the base a moment they could replay, share, and remember. Combined with the morning's "48" chant from battleground-state delegates, it made the 2028 conversation impossible for the political press to ignore, even as Vance himself refused to engage with it.

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Scott Bessent

Bessent Warns of ‘Socialist Hellscape’ If Democrats Take Power

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted President Donald Trump’s economic record Wednesday night at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention while issuing a stark warning about what he says Democrats would do if given control of Congress.

Looking to the future, Bessent said that in order to honor the first 250 years of the United States, Americans must “meet the obligations of the next.” “Our obligation begins by making this country work again for the very people who sustain it,” Bessent said.

The treasury secretary went on to highlight what he described as some of Trump’s biggest economic accomplishments:

• “He signed the largest tax cuts in history, rebalanced trade in favor of our working families, and reclaimed our position as the world’s energy superpower,” said the treasury secretary.
• Bessent also emphasized Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children that include a $1,000 federal contribution for eligible newborn U.S. citizens.
• “Where his predecessors created debt and dependency, this president is creating assets and expanding ownership through Trump Accounts, the most transformative program for young people since the GI Bill.”
• He then contrasted the Trump administration with former President Joe Biden’s, pointing to high inflation, problems at the southern border, declining domestic energy production, and overregulation as problems he says Trump has worked to reverse.

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2026 RNC Midterm Convention September 9 to Thursday, September 10, 2026

Trump and Vance headline RNC midterm convention in Dallas as party rallies for November

President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention in Dallas, aiming to energize party members ahead of tight November contests as critics question whether the GOP can shift its fortunes.

The Republican National Committee’s upcoming gathering in Dallas is shaping up as a show of party unity and a launchpad for the final stretch of the midterm campaign. Organizers have confirmed that President Trump will speak on the convention’s opening night, with Vice President JD Vance scheduled to headline the following evening. The event is billed as a mid-cycle rally to bring together Republican leaders, delegates, and candidates just months before voters head to the polls.

Trump called for the convention as a way to rally Republicans ahead of November’s crucial elections, according to CBS News reporting. While the precise date for Trump’s speech is listed only as “Wednesday,” and the venue details have not been released, the timing falls squarely in the period when both parties traditionally ramp up efforts to energize their bases and drive turnout.

The lineup of confirmed and invited speakers reflects a broad cross-section of the party’s current leadership and rising stars. In addition to Trump and Vance, slated speakers include former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump Jr., Attorney General Todd Blanche, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Wyoming Senator John Barrasso.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz have also been invited to address the gathering, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expected in Dallas for fundraising events. Organizers have indicated that additional speakers may be added, but have not released a full schedule.

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The "Trumpapalooza" - Republican Mid-Term Convention

Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the Republican Party will hold a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, 10, an event he and the Republican National Committee describe as the first of its kind in American political history.

The move represents an unprecedented effort to rally GOP voters and protect slim congressional majorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a cycle that historically punishes the party holding the White House.

Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Dallas "one of my favorite places in the World" and framing the convention as a celebration of what he termed the "Great American Comeback."

"For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas, One of my favorite places in the World. It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event."

Neither major party has held a national convention outside of a presidential election cycle in modern times, making this a deliberate break from standard political practice. The RNC laid the groundwork months ago.

AP News reported that the committee amended its procedures at its January winter meeting to allow the chair to convene a convention during a midterm year, a procedural change that now appears to have been designed with exactly this event in mind.

RNC Chair Joe Gruters wasted no time endorsing the plan, calling it a "Trumpapalooza" and casting the president as the party's greatest asset heading into a difficult election cycle.

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Republicans and a Mid-Term Convention

Trump backs RNC plan for midterm convention ahead of elections

In an historic shift, the Republican National Committee has greenlit a groundbreaking rule change to host a midterm convention, a first for the party.

The RNC approved the change on Friday with a unanimous vote during its winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California.

This move, spurred by President Donald Trump’s vision announced last September, aims to spotlight GOP achievements since regaining the White House. RNC Chair Joe Gruters will oversee the planning, with details on date and location to be revealed later.

Supporters contend this convention could be a game-changer for a party facing tough odds. With narrow control of the Senate and a slim House majority, Republicans are up against the usual midterm headwinds that challenge the party in power.

A high-profile event could rally the base and boost congressional candidates.

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Why would anyone vote for a Democrat considering the amazing record this yearunder Trump?

"They were Nasty"

Friday's Trump-Vance 2024 campaign rally, in Glendale, AZ

Donald Trump spoke with voters about speeches from the DNC, focusing on former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and the acceptance speech of Dem Presidential Nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.

Kamala and the Convention mired in hypocrisy

Democrat National Convention Began

The 2024 DNC officially kicked off in Chicago with the security measures Democrats won’t even advocate for the country failing to stem the tide.

Against the backdrop of boarded-up businesses and high fences, the 2024 Democratic National Convention began.

Before the doors even opened, Pro-Palestine Hamas protestors began protesting and tearing down the large fences the party had put up days prior, validating the concerns of their destructive intent.

According to the Daily Wire, speakers from AOC to Hillary Clinton took the stage to praise VP Kamala Harris as “heroic.”

Clinton went so far as to praise Harris for caring about children and families, even while Democrat Narratives continue to lambast JD Vance for his pro-family rhetoric and policy.

One X user pointed out another aspect of the glaring hypocrisy--There were literally abortion and vasectomy vans outside the DNC.

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Not only did the lies fly all night long, they treated Joe Biden, with 50 years of service, like crap making him wait until nearly midnight to speak (way past his bedtime)--no coup in their minds even though 14 million voted for him. They kicked him to the curb.

Dickhead goes low and mocks Trump's Privates

Barack Obama sets internet alight as DNC viewers accuse him of making very crude joke about Trump's privates

Barack Obama returned to the limelight Tuesday night with a speech at the DNC that set the internet on fire when many believed he made a crude joke about Donald Trump.

The 44th president was running what sounded less like a speech in favor of Kamala Harris and more like a puerile roast of Trump when he laughed at his successor's 'weird obsession with crowd sizes'.

Obama started to motion with his hands from large to small, before looking down and catching what he was doing as the partisan liberal crowd roared with approval.

Conservative commentator Todd Starnes called Obama 'weird' and 'creepy' for having weighed in 'on the size of President Trump's private parts.

Joe's Farewell Speech

Emotional Joe Biden cries then mangles his words during swansong speech

He's bumped off primetime in final humiliation for dumped president

President Joe Biden cried, shouted and mangled his words as his swan song speech at the Democratic National Convention was delayed until the dead of night in a stinging blow after he dropped out of the race.

The president began by wiping away a tear as his daughter Ashley introduced him in front of thousands of fans in the United Center chanting 'we love Joe'.

His eyes also visibly watery during parts of his farewell speech, as the oldest president in US history was overcome with emotion.

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Trump to speak in West Palm Beach on Friday

Trump will be speaking in West Palm Beach Friday

Here are the details

Turning Point Action announced that former President Donald Trump will be a special guest at The Believers Summit 2024, with his speech slated for 8 p.m. opening night, July 26, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

"At this crucial time in America, the Believers Summit is not just an event; it's a call for believers to rise in unity and biblical truth with an unshakeable faith. We are committed to empowering attendees with practical knowledge and strategies to live out their faith boldly and counteract the prevailing 'woke' narratives with grace, truth, and conviction, rooted in the Gospel," the organization's website stated.

Turning Point Action is a national non-profit that states its mission is "to embolden the conservative base through grassroots activism and provide voters with the necessary resources to elect true conservative leaders."

The three-day event will include other keynote speakers such as Dr. Ben Carson, George Janko and Frank Turek.

Tickets can be found at The Believers Summit website, with general admission listed for $75.

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Democrat for 50 years, RNC Convention changed her perspective

Democrats for decades abandoning party, now supporting Trump

"President Donald Trump's stunning debate performance, his focus on making America better for Americans and his brash, fist-pumping stance following last weekend's failed assassination attempt has changed minds for Americans.

Some Americans for sure. A lot of Americans? Maybe.

One woman posted her surprising recognition online:

She explained, "I've been a Democrat for nearly 50 years. Why am I crying over the Republican National Convention? – I think I'm crying because it's cognitive dissidence. Like what is going on, I've been told my whole life, Republicans are just all, you know, white and racist men and all of this."

She said she'd probably never watched an RNC event.

A report at the Gateway Pundit said, “As the country continues to reel from the failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, more and more Americans are waking up to the lies they have been told by Democrats that have been amplified by their willing accomplices in the media.”

“You don’t know unless you go see for yourself and stop listening to what people tell you. It’s just so beautiful. Just the patriotism, the the coming together. I’m telling you, if you on the outside and you think MAGA is this horrible thing, I don’t know what to tell you besides you have to see for yourself.

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Dems moving to nominate Joe Biden

Virtual Roll-call to nominate Biden before convention

Democrats are moving forward with a virtual roll call to nominate President Joe Biden ahead of their party convention—but later than previously planned following protests from within the party.

"The Democratic National Committee’s decision to move forward with its plans to nominate President Joe Biden through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s August convention in Chicago is making some of the party’s own delegates uneasy.

Some delegates, such as David Seaton-Lorenz, a 19-year-old Democratic National Committee delegate from Massachusetts, are calling on the DNC to ditch the virtual nomination plan altogether ahead of the convention, as Democrats continue to discuss internally whether the president should seek a second term.

“I do not support the DNC’s plan — we should not be preventing the delegates from having their voices be heard,” Seaton-Lorenz said. “This process of even having this vote before the convention is preventing our concerns from being heard and silencing our voices.” [MSN]

Donald J. Trump's full speech at RNC Convention

This was the longest acceptance speech on recored--92 minutes

Donald Trump speaks at 9pm tonight

J.D. Vance's full speech

Donald Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, gave his first speech since he was picked for the Republican ticket. Vance discussed his humble beginnings and the importance of a Trump-Vance ticket for the future of the country.

Trump's Appearance at RNC

Written on his face: Trump a changed man after assassination attempt

Viewers taken aback by Trump's appearance at RNC Convention: Eyes and smile reveal a man whose brush with death has had a dramatic effect on him

By: Margaret Menge
Jul 17, 2024

The moment he appeared on camera on the floor of the RNC Convention on Monday evening, viewers could see that former President Donald Trump had been deeply affected by his close brush with death just 48 hours earlier, and likely forever changed.

He stood alone at first, before walking onto the floor, and the smile that spread across his face was almost a wistful smile. Wiped from his face was all pride and quickness, replaced by a softness, humility, and deep humanity.

His posture was not fundamentally different, nor was the way he held his head. Yet in his countenance, his movements and the entire force field around him, there was something entirely different — a softness that we have never seen before on him.

As the sound of applause rose up from the crowd of Republican delegates at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Trump seemed close to tears — though anyone writing such a thing could easily be accused of projection as what could be perceived by the senses was not enough to prove the truth of this statement. All that could be said was that something about his face, something indescribable, had passed over it.

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Personally, I thought he looked very sad.

Will Biden be the Democrat Nominee?

Trump reverses position on whether he thinks Biden will be in the race

"Former President Donald Trump made an interesting reversal on the upcoming November election with which many now agree.

Last month, in the wake of the first presidential debate, Trump insisted that regardless of Biden's bad debate performance that he would still be the Democratic Party nominee.

However, according to Axios, a recently leaked video showed that the former president now believes Biden will be "quitting the race" ahead of the November election.

The change in his opinion on where Biden will be before November came about after a video of the former president on the golf course was leaked online."

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In the end, this will be Joe Biden's decision. If the pressure is overhelming from his family that he should drop out, he will. Perhaps it will be decided at the DNC Convention in Chicago from August 19 to 22.

Trump will be free to attend Republican Convention

Trump free to attend convention as New York sentencing date pushed back

"Donald Trump was set to face sentencing in a New York City courtroom on July 11 for 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Yet thanks to a recent Supreme Court decision, Trump's lawyers were able to get the sentencing date overturned. Defense cites Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

According to NBC News, the Trump defense team sent a letter to Judge Juan Merchan on the same day that America's highest judicial body ruled on presidential immunity.

The defense attorneys maintained that the ruling provides grounds for dismissal of Trump's conviction and asked that their client's sentencing date be postponed to facilitate a hearing.

Merchan ultimately announced that the former president is to be sentenced on September 18, with NBC News pointing out that this ensures Trump will be free to attend the Republican National Convention, which begins on July 15 in Milwaukee.

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Bill Maher is tired of old Joe

Bill Maher Floats Possible Replacement for Biden

'We've Babied Joe Biden Long Enough'

"Real Time host Bill Maher urged Democrats to consider an open convention. He believes this could boost voter enthusiasm and lead to a victory in November.

In a guest essay for The New York Times, Maher expressed concerns about Biden's age. "As Joe Biden himself would say, 'Here's the deal': What happened at the debate last week wasn't a tragedy, it was a blessing in disguise," Maher wrote.

Maher suggested that a new candidate aligns with the American love for novelty. He mentioned Obama's youth as a key factor in his 2008 victory. Obama’s short political record played to his advantage.

Maher continued, saying Democrats couldn’t buy the enthusiasm an open convention would generate. Hosting it in Chicago, known for its convention drama, would add to the excitement.

Instead of repeating old talking points, Maher said, an open convention could revitalize the party. He compared the recent debate to the worst episode of 'The Golden Bachelor.'"

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LIVE: President Trump Addresses Libertarian National Convention in D.C.

Trump can expect boos tonight

He'll handle it just fine!

Trump to speak around 8pm