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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jasmine Fernández

Trump brags Republican midterm convention had higher ratings than NFL opener

  • Donald Trump claimed his Republican midterm convention in Dallas drew higher viewership numbers than the NFL season opener.
  • The president's claim could not be independently verified because official NFL ratings have not yet been released.
  • Tracking convention viewership is difficult because major television networks did not broadcast the event, leaving audiences to watch via digital livestreams.
  • The event was organized to bolster Republican candidates competing in tight midterm election races.
  • Trump defended attendance figures at the gathering, stating that space was intentionally reserved for candidates in close races rather than those with large leads.

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