A brick event and a lot of rhetoric: Trump offers a party to Republicans and 5000 dollars to each American if he wins the midterms
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A brick event and a lot of rhetoric: Trump offers a party to Republicans and 5000 dollars to each American if he wins the midterms

Expresso10 September 2026 at 07:35

The Republican Party of the United States held a convention for the first time on the eve of midterm elections, an event that was dominated by former President Donald Trump. The magnate, despite being considered unpopular by some polls, monopolized the attention at the event and challenged traditional American political concepts.

Trump promised a party for Republicans during the event and made a controversial promise: to offer 5000 dollars to each American if the Republican Party wins the midterm elections. The offer was made as part of his political rhetoric to gain voter support.

The event represents a shift in the Republican Party's strategy, which traditionally did not hold conventions before midterm elections. The decision to create this convention reflects Trump's attempt to remain the central figure of the party even outside the White House.

The situation highlights the polarization within the Republican Party, where Trump continues to have great influence despite the controversies surrounding him. The financial promise to Americans shows the former President's characteristic style of using grand gestures to keep his base of supporters engaged.

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