Trump takes centre stage as GOP holds first midterm-year convention

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The Republican Party opens its national convention in Dallas on Wednesday, marking the first time the event has been held during a midterm election year. Billed by Donald Trump as a "truly historic event," the gathering will forgo formal party business in favour of a rally-style push to energise the MAGA base ahead of November's congressional elections. With Trump's approval ratings under pressure following the Iran conflict and rising fuel prices, Republicans face a tougher-than-usual fight to retain control of Congress, including in traditionally safe seats such as Texas's Senate race. Al Jazeera's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USPolitics #Republican

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