Republicans host party's first national midterm convention | Reporters Roundtable
The Republican Party held its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas less than two months before the November elections. President Donald Trump used his speech to highlight the GOP’s priorities on immigration, taxes, health care and trade. He also pledged to give every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, calling it a “Trump dividend.” Trump did not provide details on how the payments would be funded or implemented, and the proposal would require congressional approval.
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