Donald Trump urges supporters to 'cheat like hell' at Republican convention

Republican midterm convention voter fraud claims election pledge Dallas political rally

At a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump led supporters in a voting pledge that included a reference to committing voter fraud. Addressing the crowd, Trump stated, “I don’t care if I’m registered or not, I’m going to try and cheat like hell, like they do,” echoing his long-standing, unsubstantiated claims regarding Democratic voter fraud.

The event featured several prominent Republican figures, including Speaker Mike Johnson, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Donald Trump Jr. However, former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reportedly did not join the pledge.

Trump also addressed voting timelines and used religious rhetoric to encourage participation, warning that failing to vote would result in going to Hell. The convention took place amid polling suggesting potential GOP losses due to economic concerns and the administration's handling of the Iran conflict. Additionally, reports have surfaced questioning Trump's previous promises regarding financial giveaways to citizens.