Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?

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The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

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  • The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:16:54 UTC.

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  2. Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms

  3. Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

  4. Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms

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  6. Donald Trump implores Republican convention goers to ‘go and vote’ as party faces midterm risks

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