US President Donald Trump has urged Republican supporters to turn out in large numbers for the November midterm elections, warning them that they would “go to hell” if they failed to vote.
Trump issued the warning while addressing supporters at the Republican Party’s convention in Dallas, Texas, where he called on party members to mobilise voters and protect Republican control of Congress.
The president led the gathering in a pledge to vote and encouraged supporters to persuade their friends and family members to participate in the elections. “You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell,” Trump told the crowd.
Trump also urged his supporters to “try and cheat like hell” while making claims that Democrats engage in widespread electoral fraud. His remarks came as Republicans seek to maintain their position in Congress during the November elections.
The president used the convention to promote what he described as the achievements of his administration and to make a case for continued Republican control of the legislature.
Trump declared that his administration had transformed what he characterised as a “dark age” into a “golden age” for the United States.
He claimed that his administration had delivered on the promises made during his campaign, pointing to developments in the stock market, lower prescription drug prices, increased military spending and a reduction in illegal border crossings. “In 19 months, I’ve delivered on every single promise I’ve made,” Trump said.
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The president also highlighted recent congressional measures that provide tax breaks on overtime pay, tips and Social Security benefits, presenting the measures as evidence of progress under his administration.
Trump warned that a Democratic victory in the November elections could reverse what he described as the gains achieved during his time in office.
He claimed that Democrats would seek to confiscate personal wealth, weaken Texas’ oil and gas industry and permit criminals to “rob, rape and kill,” allegations he attributed to policies under the previous administration.
The president’s remarks formed part of a broader effort to energise Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections, which will determine the balance of power in Congress.
Earlier at the convention, Vice President JD Vance also called on Republicans to participate actively in the elections and help preserve the party’s majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate.
“Don’t give the country over to a bunch of crazy people because you happen to disagree with us on a policy issue here or there,” Vance said.
Vance urged Republicans to defend what he described as the political legacy passed down by previous generations and to remain united behind the party’s agenda.
The convention provided both Trump and Vance with an opportunity to rally the Republican base and reinforce the importance of voter turnout ahead of the November polls.
Vance’s prominent role at the event also further highlighted his growing influence within the Republican Party as attention increasingly turns towards the party’s leadership and possible contenders ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Daily Trust
