Vance Speaks at Republican Midterm Convention as U.S. Reportedly Skips OSCE Election Observers

In September 2026, U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave the keynote address at the Republican Party's midterm convention. In the speech, he called the Democrats the "party of hate" and remembered Charlie Kirk. He also urged war-weary Republicans to stick with the GOP, addressing anxiety over the Iran war.

Separately, reports say the United States has apparently not invited OSCE election observers for the congressional midterm elections. President Donald Trump said the top U.S. general was at the convention, but that is not true. A prosecutor brought in to lead an investigation of Trump's foes told the Associated Press that he has resigned from his position.