NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
Republican convention attendees shout support for JD Vance as potential post-Trump leader
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During a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was interrupted by attendees chanting 'JD 48!' as Republicans discussed potential options for leadership after Donald Trump.
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Convention attendees publicly discussed potential future leadership options for the Republican Party following Donald Trump's tenure.
Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- A fan shouted 'JD 48!' during his speech, prompting others to join in.
- Vance paused with a smile before cutting off the chanting.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMarco Rubio“Secretary of State”PersonNorma Alruosan“Payroll tax analyst from Coppell, Texas”PersonJD Vance“Vice President of the United States”PersonKevin Myers“Convention attendee from Grand Prairie”PersonStephanie Donofry“Convention attendee from Pennsylvania”PersonThomas Massie“Kentucky Representative”PersonDina Myers“Convention attendee from Grand Prairie”PersonTed Cruz“Texas Senator”PersonDeSantis“Mentioned as a potential post-Trump leader considered by Republicans”locationDallas“Location of the Republican midterm convention”PersonRubio“Mentioned as a potential post-Trump leader considered by Republicans”PersonPeggy Stanton“Houston retiree and convention attendee”PersonRon DeSantis“Florida Governor”PersonBrian Schimming“Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman”PersonCruz“Mentioned as a potential post-Trump leader considered by Republicans”PersonRochelle Brooks“Dallas IT manager and convention attendee”PersonPhil Torrison“Trump supporter from Omaha, Nebraska”PersonAnthony Johnston“Convention attendee from Delaware”PersonKimberly Moyers“National vet force director for Veterans for America First”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”PersonBruce Johnston“Convention attendee and father of Anthony Johnston”OrganizationAP“Associated Press news agency dateline”PersonBrandon Gill“Texas Representative”PersonBill Schneider“Convention attendee from Frisco, Texas”PersonTani Schneider“Homemaker and convention attendee”