Trump’s Midterm Gambit and GOP Divide | Anchorage News

0:00It's September 10th. Anchorage News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump recently headlined the first ever Republican midterm convention, a big rallying Dallas to get his base fired up for the upcoming elections. He promised the Trump dividend of $5,000 to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress with the catch that the money has to. Be spent right here in the USA. This event, the first of its kind for a major party since 1982, was all about showing a united front. Earlier this week, Trump talked about how presidents often lose ground in the midterms, even when they're doing a good job, and he's determined to. Break that trend. He's planning to hit the campaign for a hard, supporting dozens of candidates in close races over the next 55 days. It's clear he sees this as a crucial moment to maintain momentum. Meanwhile, the convention wasn't without its interesting moments. While many allies showed up to praise the president, some vulnerable Republican senators,

1:02like Susan Collins and Dan Sullivan, were notably absent. Reportedly declining to attend their re-election bids are heating up. There was also a bit of a stir when the crowd booed Senate Majority Leader John Thune, though Trump defended him, saying he was working hard. According to reports, fewer than half of the Republican candidates in the most competitive districts were even scheduled to speak at the two-day. Avin, some speakers, like Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, were very vocal in their support for Trump, calling him a winner who always stands up for the country. Democrats, on the other hand, are framing the convention as an expensive party for Trump, while they focus on voter outreach and registering new. Voters, they're emphasizing their work on issues like lowering costs and making life more affordable for families, drawing a clear contrast with what they see, as Republican focus on the former president.