The path to the midterm elections runs through Dallas, but the Republican stage already hints at 2028. JD Vance takes center stage at the convention at the American Airlines Center, offering a glimpse of what could be his platform for a future White House bid.
He is welcomed by the crowd chanting '2028'. The vice president doesn't dismiss these chants, showing appreciation instead, but he defers any discussion about his political future, insisting that winning the midterms is the priority.
In his speech, Vance adopts a notably aggressive tone against his opponents, labeling the Democrats as the 'party of hate'. He accuses them of despising the United States and claims they have shown sympathy towards the terrorists responsible for the September 11 attacks. A portion of his speech centers on patriotism and the notion that America belongs to those who, in his words, love it.
Vance urges voters to consider the administration's achievements over the past eighteen months, even if they don't agree with every decision made by the White House. He cites Charlie Kirk as an example and frames the election as a clash between two radically different visions for the country.
The speech also touches on a more personal note. Discussing his family and children, the vice president envisions an America where businesses hire American workers to produce goods domestically, and where new generations can afford homes and build families.
However, he avoids addressing some of the most sensitive issues of the moment. Vance does not directly discuss the war in Iran or reiterate the promise of the so-called '$5,000 Trump dividend', which the president linked to a Republican victory in the midterms.
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When Donald Trump takes the stage, his message becomes even more overtly electoral. The president touts his administration's achievements and describes his return to the White House as the beginning of a new era of prosperity for the United States.
At the same time, he paints a grim picture of the consequences of a potential Democratic victory, claiming that his opponents would drastically raise taxes and harm American families. Trump also reiterates the promise of a $5,000 dividend.
The central theme, however, is voter turnout. Trump urges his supporters to treat the midterm elections as if he himself were a candidate and asks the audience to pledge to vote on November 3.
He turns this appeal into a sort of collective oath, asking attendees to raise their hands and repeat the promise to go to the polls. He then jokes about the consequences of abstention, saying those who don't vote will 'go to hell'.
The convention concludes with Trump returning to the slogan of American greatness, as the national anthem plays and hundreds of balloons descend upon the audience.
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