Republican midterm convention live updates: Trump honors Charlie Kirk as widow Erika looks on

President Trump’s dream of a Republican midterm convention, a “rally like no other” to bolster GOP candidates ahead of November’s high-stakes elections, came to fruition Wednesday in the Lone Star State.

The Post’s politics team is on the ground in Dallas to capture all the action during the two-night event that’s facing stiff competition from the NFL’s opening games — with a keynote from the commander-in-chief to close out both nights.

President Trump took the stage to cheers, loud applause and a live rendition of his rally staple, Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American.”

“In 55 days, Americans will be going to the polls in one of the most important elections in our country’s history,” the president said during his nearly two-hour remarks.

“Your vote will decide whether our country stumbles at the starting gate of the next 250 years, or surges forward and never, ever looks back.”

The president vowed to end cashless bail and increase death penalty use, slash “out-of-control credit card swipe fees,” pass “The Great Healthcare plan” and pushing a new bill making it illegal for future presidents “to open the border again.”

Early speakers blasted Democrats — including the slate of socialist candidates who swept the primary elections. Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise appearance to introduce his fellow Keystone State colleague, Sen. Dave McCormick.

Attorney General Todd Blanche touted the Trump administration’s “law and order” agenda, highlighting the deportation of “2.6 million criminal aliens.”

A whopping 109 big-name pols and red-party superstars will take the stage across the two nights to also showcase achievements so far in Trump’s second term.

Erika Kirk attended President Trump’s speech at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas — and was recognized by the commander-in-chief — on the eve of the one-year anniversary of her husband’s assassination.

“Exactly one year ago tomorrow, a far-left extremist assassinated my great friend and conservative voice, Charlie Kirk — because Charlie Kirk spoke the truth,” Trump said.

“What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered — as bad as it was — but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it,” the president continued. “They were cheering, some people, sick people.”

Trump added, “I just want to say we love you. Charlie.”

The president then revealed: “And Erika is here.”

“And I think Erika is going to be here tomorrow, too,” Trump said. “She’s put up with something. Boy, oh, boy. What she’s had to go through. And it was a beautiful family.

“It’s just terrible.”

Ericka Kirk was seated in the VIP box with Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials.