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- U.S. President Donald Trump pledged $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain Congress after the November elections.
- The Republican midterm convention in Dallas opened with many empty seats at the American Airlines Center.
- Online commentators mocked the event as “Trumpalooza” and noted last-minute attempts to fill seats.
- Some ardent Trump supporters reportedly expressed skepticism toward the $5,000 pledge.
