# Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways

https://mins.news/en/item/52367

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-10 03:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/10/trump-vows-to-be-at-centre-of-us-midterms-republican-convention-takeaways?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump put himself at the centre of the Republican midterm convention, urging supporters to pretend he is on the ballot and promising rallies across competitive states to help retain control of Congress. He also floated a $5,000 dividend for adult citizens if Republicans hold both chambers, while touting his handling of the Iran war.

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