Donald Trump speaks at midterm Republican National Convention, Dallas, Texas, September 9, 2026 (Evan Vucci/Reuters)
The Week in TrumpLand: The Trump Camp Fails From Iran to Ukraine-Russia to Canada
UPDATE 0815 GMT:
In a 16-minute discussion, EA’s David Dunn speaks with DW News about Donald Trump’s tactics with his proclamation of a bribe to voters — and why it is unlikely that his Administration will ever pay out.
UPDATE, SEPT 12:
I also spoke with Azerbaijan’s ANewz on Thursday about Donald Trump’s declaration of a $5,000 bribe for people to vote for Republicans in the mid-term elections.
Watch from 2:39:
ORIGINAL ENTRY, SEPT 11: I joined international outlets on Thursday and Friday to discuss Donald Trump’s attempt to buy votes in forthcoming US mid-term elections.
At the Republican “mid-term convention”, Trump offered $5,000 to each American adult if the Republicans hold both houses of Congress.
I highlight that the stunt is not legally, politically, or economically viable. But beyond Trump’s egotistical posturing, I emphasize the wider significance.
If Trump thought Republicans were going to do well in the elections, would he have needed to offer a bribe to voters?
Watch Al Arabiya
In a 23-minute discussion on the Saudi outlet, I detail the serious problems facing the Trumpists amid failures on the economy, immigration, health care, and the War on Iran.
Then I dismantle the fact-free Red-baiting of Trump activist Rob Arlett.
