A two-day Republican convention in Dallas saw President Trump shift focus away from policy, instead framing the upcoming midterm elections as a direct test of his political influence. Speaking to supporters before handing the stage to an opera singer, he joked about growing weary of politics, contrasting with his party’s strategy of tying the vote to his own legacy. Democrats have welcomed the move, viewing it as an opportunity to capitalize on voter fatigue after a decade dominated by his presence. The high-stakes gambit raises questions about whether the election will hinge more on personal loyalty than policy priorities.
President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks“We’re going to have a good time listening to music,” Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in downtown Dallas before handing the mic to an opera singer, “because I’m getting a little bit tired of politics now.”Millions of Americans seem tired of politics after a decade dominated by Trump. So the US president’s decision to close out this week’s first ever Republican midterm convention with a plea – treat November’s congressional elections as a referendum on Trump himself – was received by his Democratic opponents with glee. Continue reading...
