Trump Rallies GOP Convention
Republicans used a rare midterm convention to defend Trump and attack Democrats.
September 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 9:04pm ET
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What happened
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman
John FettermanAmerican politician (born 1969) made a surprise prerecorded video appearance at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, introducing Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Dave McCormick
David H. McCormickAmerican politician and businessman (born 1965) and drawing cheers from the Pennsylvania delegation. Fetterman called himself a “common-sense Democrat,” said he rejects “extremes and socialism,” and pledged to work with President Donald Trump and McCormick on steel policy. The appearance intensified Democratic concerns that Fetterman could switch parties as the party tries to regain the Senate. Trump headlined the two-day GOP gathering, which Republicans framed around midterm messaging and fundraising.
Dallas GOP Convention
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