JD Vance spoke on the second night of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, urging Republicans to unite as the party seeks momentum heading into the 2026 midterms; the event is being billed as the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vance addressed attendees at the party’s Dallas gathering, delivering remarks that NBC News summarized as part of the convention’s second night coverage and focusing on calls for unity among Republicans.
The Washington Post reported Vance used sharp language against Democrats, saying the party had become a “party of hatred,” and described his address as strengthening his image inside the Republican Party.
Coverage from The Wall Street Journal said Vance “fired up” Republicans in Dallas, a line used in live coverage of the convention night that included other headline speakers.
National outlets including the AP and CNN ran live updates and recap threads for the convention, noting President Trump gave the closing remarks later that night as the gathering wrapped up in Dallas.
Vance’s appearance comes after a string of public appearances this year and follows broader party efforts to consolidate messaging ahead of November; the convention has been a focal point for those efforts.
For background on the event and other speakers at the same Dallas gathering, see Republican Party holds first midterm convention in Dallas, Karoline Leavitt speaks at Republican midterm convention in Dallas, and Republican midterm convention in Dallas: Trump pledges $5,000 if GOP keeps Congress.
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- NBC News — reported that Vance spoke on the convention’s second night as part of live coverage.
- The Washington Post — published that Vance called Democrats the “party of hatred” and said the speech strengthened his image.
- The Wall Street Journal — described Vance as firing up Republicans during his address in Dallas.
- AP — provided live updates noting Trump gave the convention’s closing remarks.
