Republicans Hold First Midterm Convention in Dallas Amid Protests
The Republican Party concluded its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, featuring speeches by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. While the event aimed to energize supporters, it was marked by protests outside the venue.
Republicans gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their first-ever convention held during the middle of a US presidential term. The two-day event featured addresses from US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who spoke directly to voters.
The primary aim of the convention was to boost enthusiasm among party supporters. However, the gathering faced opposition, with protesters against Trump assembling outside the venue.
BBC North America editor Sarah Smith analyzed the main takeaways from the two-day event.