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Trump says the GOP convention beat the NFL. The ratings say otherwise.

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President Donald Trump was quick to boast about how many Americans tuned in to the Republicans’ midterm convention, but the facts don’t back him up. On Sept. 10, hours after […]

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Trump said the GOP’s midterm convention outperformed the NFL. Ratings show otherwise (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — There were two big events on television last Wednesday night: President Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, and the NFL’s 2025-26 season kickoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Trump claimed his GOP convention had better ratings than the NFL. But did it? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    "The Republican Midterm Convention ... was a major, sold out hit, far bigger, better, and more important than anyone thought possible," the president maintained.

  3. Poynter

    Trump says the GOP convention beat the NFL. The ratings say otherwise. (opens Poynter)

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    President Donald Trump was quick to boast about how many Americans tuned in to the Republicans’ midterm convention, but the facts don’t back him up. On Sept. 10, hours after […]

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