Trump Dividend and Convention Drama | Boise News

Trump kicked off his first Republican midterm convention in Dallas with a fiery rally, promising voters a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress — money that must be spent domestically. The five-hour event, the first major GOP convention since 1982, featured speeches from lawmakers and grassroots supporters, though key figures like Susan Collins and Dan Sullivan skipped out, opting for social media or local campaign posts instead. Trump faced boos when mentioning Senate Majority Leader John Thune, whom he tried to defend as “working hard.” Democrats slammed the spectacle as an expensive vanity event, contrasting it with their own voter-driven strategy. With fewer than half of competitive GOP candidates scheduled to speak, the convention — dubbed “Trump-a-palooza” — aimed squarely at energizing the base ahead of November’s pivotal elections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55e1c3c278fc1362