Donald Trump wrapped up the final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas with a dramatic, mock version of the Pledge of Allegiance. Instead of the traditional wording, Trump asked his audience to promise to vote for his allies in the upcoming elections. He instructed them to raise their right hand, as if taking an oath, and repeat: "I pledge to the greatest president in the history of the United States that loves us so much he can't even breathe, that I will go out with my family, my friends. I'll do it anyway—I don't care if I'm registered or not. I'm going to try and cheat like hell, like they do." The speech was a mix of humor and hyperbole, typical of Trump's style, and included a moment where he acknowledged fans in the front row. Trump continued, "So we swear that on November 3rd we are going to go out and vote. And you know what? If you want, you can vote Democrat, but I don't think there's one person in this room that's going to vote [for them]." He finished with a warning: "You know what happens if you don't vote? You go to hell, you know that? Okay? You go to hell, and I don't want that to happen to you." This moment, while controversial, was part of a broader effort to rally support for the upcoming elections. The event concluded a shorter speech than the marathon address Trump delivered on the first night of the two-day convention. As the evening ended, opera music played in the Dallas convention hall, balloons dropped from the ceiling, and Trump’s supporters clapped and waved. An announcer then urged attendees to get home safely. The conclusion of the Dallas convention signals the start of the final stretch of the 2026 campaign season. With the primaries now behind them and just two months until the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating is in the mid to low thirties. Republican candidates are facing challenges in key races across the country, and Democratic prospects are improving in battleground states like Texas. Ken Paxton, a guest at the second night of the convention, had already spoken earlier in the week. Trump briefly criticized Paxton’s appearance, echoing his more extensive critique from the previous night. Paxton was seated next to Michael Whatley, the GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina, who is trailing his Democratic opponent by double digits in a recent poll, signaling a potential Democratic victory in the state this fall.