Trump’s ‘Convention’ Includes Bribery Pledge for Republican Votes

Trump offers $5,000 to every adult if Republicans win both chambers at his fabricated event.

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, United States — President Donald Trump made a desperate appeal to his supporters during what he called the first-ever midterm convention, urging them not to leave their seats to avoid appearing empty on camera.

During a speech that stretched over an hour and a half, Trump repeatedly commented on the crowd size at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where he had gathered Republicans for a two-night rally. He asked attendees to avoid using the bathroom, claiming media would misinterpret empty seats as a sign of low attendance.

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The event, which Trump described as a convention, was actually a political rally with no formal party business conducted. It took place in a state he won by 14 points and was organized through a public lottery. Trump also promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans win both chambers of Congress, a proposal that has been criticized for being financially unfeasible.

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