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‘Americans know the gov’t is corrupt’: Midterm campaigns heat up as Trump makes dubious promises

12 SEP 2026 · 17:15 ET·14:12·92.6K VIEWS·2.4× USUAL PACE

During a "Trump-a-palooza" convention in Dallas, former President Trump promised to give $5,000 to every American if Republicans win the upcoming midterm elections. Pennsylvania Representative Madeleine Dean and Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa discussed the implications of Trump's rally and promises, particularly in competitive districts and states like Pennsylvania and Texas.

WHY IT MATTERS

The campaign promises and strategies discussed are central to the upcoming midterm elections, with significant implications for which party controls Congress and the political landscape heading into the next presidential cycle.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The segment also touched on Senator John Fetterman's participation in the Dallas event and its potential impact on his political standing, as well as polling data for Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa and issues related to border security and ICE raids in Texas.

DONALD TRUMP MIDTERM ELECTIONS MADELEINE DEAN GINA HINOJOSA PENNSYLVANIA

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