Party far more comfortable raising fear of Democratic alternative than discussing own policies, including Iran war Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audienceJD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag.Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest instin... Key points and original sources are listed below.

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• Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audienceJD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans’ midterm convention with a blist...S2

• President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) 2026 midterm convention on Thursday, September 10. breitbart.com/">Breitbart.S3