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Trump and Vance to headline RNC midterm convention in Dallas
The Republican National Committee is hosting a first-of-its-kind midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on September 9 and 10. The event aims to mobilize the party ahead of the November elections. Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on the opening night and provide closing remarks on the second night. Vice President JD Vance is set to headline the second evening.
The convention features a wide array of speakers, including Cabinet members and congressional leaders such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Scott Bessent, Karoline Leavitt, and Mike Johnson. However, the event faces challenges, including reports of low enthusiasm among some Republican candidates and lawmakers. A survey indicated that over 70 Republican candidates and lawmakers planned to skip the event, with some seeking to distance themselves from Trump to appeal to moderate voters.
Polling data highlights a divide in voter engagement, with 91 percent of registered Democrats intending to vote compared to 79 percent of Republicans. Additionally, Trump's approval rating has reportedly fallen to 33 percent, amid concerns regarding inflation and international conflicts.
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American Airlines Center · Dallas · Donald Trump · JD Vance · Melania Trump · Mike Johnson · Republican National Committee
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Donald Trump personally directed the creation of the midterm convention. www.alternet.org
- [● 6 SOURCES] The RNC is hosting its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9-10, 2026. www.foreignpolicyjournal.com · wtxnews.com · laprensafl.com · smudailycampus.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A survey of over 70 Republican candidates and lawmakers found that more than half planned to skip the Dallas event. articles.thelocalreport.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] The event is intended to serve as a political rally to mobilize voters for the November midterm elections. wtxnews.com · laprensafl.com · smudailycampus.com · www.foreignpolicyjournal.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to headline the second evening of the convention. wtxnews.com · laprensafl.com · smudailycampus.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com · www.cbsnews.com · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The convention is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. fortworthreport.org · smudailycampus.com · www.foreignpolicyjournal.com · www.dnoticias.pt · www.ansa.it
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump will deliver a keynote address on the first night and closing remarks on the second night. www.foreignpolicyjournal.com · laprensafl.com · smudailycampus.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com · www.cbsnews.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The convention will feature speakers including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Scott Bessent, and Karoline Leavitt. www.washingtonexaminer.com · www.cbsnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 91 percent of registered Democrats intend to vote in the upcoming elections. www.diebewertung.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] JD Vance is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on the second night of the convention. www.dnoticias.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Republican convention in Dallas features over 100 speakers. www.dnoticias.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The convention is nicknamed ‘Trumpapalooza’. www.diebewertung.de