Trump claims his love-fest convention beat NFL opening night in ratings – despite networks not covering the event
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Trump claims his love-fest convention beat NFL opening night in ratings – despite networks not covering the event
The president clashed with ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce prior to the Dallas event after she questioned reports that several high-profile Republicans were intentionally steering clear of the gathering
Jasmine Fernández in Austin Thursday 10 September 2026 15:56 BST
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Donald Trump pushed back against reports that Republican candidates were skipping his Dallas convention to avoid political risk, insisting that only politicians in tight races were expected to attend.
The president snapped at ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce after she questioned him about the absences prior to the event, as reported by Mediaite.
“ABC fake news,” Trump said. “One of the worst — you are the worst of all, in my opinion. The reason that some people are not coming is we don’t have room for 500 politicians.
“We have room for the ones that have a close race, if they’re slightly behind or slightly ahead or tied. But we don’t have room for people that are 35 points up and don’t need to be there. We said stay back and campaign. Every politician that we’ve wanted to be there is there.”
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