Coverage dated September 15, 2026 to September 17, 2026
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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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.
"The Republican Midterm Convention ... was a major, sold out hit, far bigger, better, and more important than anyone thought possible," the president maintained.
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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