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Trump Sparks 'Insane' Republican Loyalty Pledge
HuffPost UK • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump held a controversial "midterm convention" in Dallas where he led supporters in a public pledge to vote Republican in the upcoming November elections, drawing comparisons to a cult leader.
- During the event, Trump claimed to be "the greatest president in the history of the United States" and suggested supporters should "try and cheat like hell" to defeat Democrats.
- The ceremony involved Trump asking attendees to raise their right hands and swear to vote Republican, with the crowd enthusiastically participating and waving American flags.
- The event was widely condemned on social media by critics who viewed the pledge and Trump's comments as inappropriate and alarming.
- The ceremony followed Trump's promise to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, adding to the controversy surrounding his campaign tactics.
