Delegates cheer President Trump's midterm convention address

At the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention, President Donald Trump took the podium for roughly an hour and a half, using the platform to showcase his administration's early successes and to caution Republicans about the stakes of the November midterm elections. He warned that a defeat would mean losing border controls, tax reductions and national security measures, describing the potential outcome as "going through hell."

The audience responded with loud chants of "USA! USA! USA!" and expressed high energy throughout the address.

Delegates from several states, including California and Idaho, said the speech felt quintessentially Trump, noting his humor and the rallying effect on voters. The event remained fully packed, and Trump also announced a proposal to allocate tariff revenue as a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retain congressional control.