Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention

President Donald Trump used the opening night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to defend the war in Iran, attack Democrats as extremists, and propose an extraordinary “Trump dividend” of $5,000 for every adult American if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress after the November election. The plan, described as financially and politically implausible, could cost at least $1 trillion and offered no clear implementation details beyond requiring recipients to spend the money in the U.S. Trump also claimed the conflict was needed because Iran was “two, maybe three weeks” from nuclear capability and defended sweeping tariffs. Republicans were trying to boost enthusiasm despite voter concerns and dissatisfaction.