Trump leads convention in pledge: ‘You go to hell’ if you don’t vote
President Trump closed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday by urging attendees to pledge to vote in November’s midterm elections. He asked the crowd to raise their right hands and, after some laughter, led them in a pledge that included a partial self-referential line and an admonition that those who do not vote would face his ire.
Why It Matters
Trump's direct appeal and dramatic language at the convention aim to rally his base and drive turnout for the November midterms, a key objective for Republican organizers ahead of the elections.
Key Facts
- Event: Republican midterm convention
- Location: Dallas
- Day: Thursday
- Call to action: Pledge to go out and vote in November's midterm elections
- Audience: Stadium packed with supporters
President Trump ended the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday by asking attendees to pledge to vote in the November midterm elections. Addressing a stadium filled with his supporters, he asked those present to "please raise your right hand," a request that drew some laughter from the crowd.
As he led the group through the pledge, Trump invoked a partial self-referential line, saying "I pledge to the greatest president in the history..." and used forceful language to demand turnout, telling those who fail to vote that "you go to hell," according to the convention account. The remark followed his broader appeal that attendees commit to participating in the upcoming elections.
The moment capped a convention appearance focused on mobilizing supporters ahead of November's contests. By turning the audience interaction into a public pledge, Trump and Republican organizers signaled an emphasis on converting enthusiasm at the event into actual votes at the polls.
The convention close and the pledge appeal underscored the campaign’s priority of voter turnout as the midterms approach. The public nature of the vow and the sharp phrasing used illustrate the combative tone Trump brought to the event as he sought to energize his base.
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