Republicans Begin Two-Day Midterm Convention Billed as a 'Trump-a-Palooza'
Trump is set to use the two-day Republican convention to rally midterm supporters and showcase Cabinet officials, candidates and more than 100 House hopefuls.
- Today, President Donald Trump headlines the RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, a two-day event designed to rally supporters for this year's midterm elections.
- Republicans are gathering for their first midterm convention, a historic milestone designed to showcase the initial two years of Trump's term while boosting Republican candidates.
- More than 100 Republican House members and candidates traveled to Dallas, where attendees paid $25,000 for tickets and lodging to participate in the Republican gathering.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy headline speakers, while Trump endorsed Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
- Vice President Vance will deliver a speech tomorrow, after which Trump is scheduled to appear for a second day, continuing the party's midterm strategy.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Republicans hold midterm convention
US President Donald Trump will headline the Republican midterm convention in Texas.
2026 Republican Midterm Convention - Day 1 Livestream
A historic Republican midterm convention is being held in Dallas, Texas, to be headlined by a President Trump address later today. The livestream links to the event are below. President Trump is anticipated to take the stage during the final hour of the convention, specifically from 8 to 9 p.m. Central Time. The event’s schedule […]
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Trump, Republicans Hold Midterm Convention; CENTCOM: Iran Failed to Hit US Navy Destroyers
Signage is displayed during preparation for the Republican National Committee (RNC) Midterm Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
The RNC is getting ‘HOT!’ as President Trump announces he will be headlining both Midterm Convention nights
Photo: Alamy Anticipation for the first-ever Republican National Committee (RNC) Midterm Convention is exploding after President Donald Trump confirmed that he will headline both nights. The 47th president announced that he will be speaking during both Wednesday and Thursday night events at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, in a post to Truth Social
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