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Comedians roast ‘Trump-a-palooza’ midterm convention | Have I Got News For You

13 SEP 2026 · 20:00 ET·9:31·503K VIEWS·43.8× USUAL PACE

Former President Donald Trump held the first-ever midterm convention, dubbed "Trump-a-palooza," in Dallas, Texas. During the event, Trump pledged that if Republicans win the House and Senate, every American adult would receive $5,000, calling it the "Trump dividend."

WHY IT MATTERS

Trump's unconventional promise of a $5,000 dividend if Republicans win raises questions about the legality and feasibility of such a direct payment and could influence voter behavior in the upcoming midterm elections.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The episode also covers the tight Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton and Senator Tim Scott's speech at the convention.

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