Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump gestures on stage at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas (Reuters)Donald Trump concluded the Republican midterm convention in Dallas by leading attendees in a mock pledge of allegiance to support his allies. During his address, Trump warned supporters that failing to vote in the upcoming midterm elections would cause them to go to hell. Trump's wide-ranging speech overshadowed earlier remarks by Vice President JD Vance, who paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The event marks the start of the final two-month stretch before the 2026 midterm elections as the president's approval rating sits in the mid-to-low thirties. Republicans are facing tough battleground contests across the country, with GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley trailing by double digits in North Carolina polls. In fullTrump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hellMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in