Trump asks GOP crowd to pledge allegiance - to him
Salon.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas by leading supporters in a pledge to vote in November, emphasizing loyalty to himself as "the greatest president in the history of the United States."
- During the pledge, Trump controversially encouraged supporters to "try and cheat like hell," echoing his baseless claims of widespread election fraud by Democrats.
- He urged attendees to bring family and friends to the polls regardless of their political preference, which drew boos from the crowd when he mentioned voting for Democrats.
- Trump also warned that not voting would lead to going "to hell," using strong rhetoric to motivate turnout in the midterms.
- The convention heavily centered on Trump, who is not on the ballot, with promises including a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress, a proposal requiring congressional approval.
