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The Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention concluded in Dallas, Texas, with party leaders seeking to rally their base ahead of the consequential 2026 midterm elections. Protesters gathered outside the venue on the convention's final night, while inside, coverage highlighted rifts within the party over strategy and messaging. Adding to the controversy, President Trump jokingly urged Republican voters to 'cheat like hell' in the midterms, saying they should do so 'like Democrats,' a remark that has drawn fresh attention to concerns about election integrity rhetoric ahead of the vote.