Donald Trump to headline Republican Party's first midterm convention in Texas
Former President to deliver two speeches at the Dallas event while some GOP candidates distance themselves from the gathering.
Quick Look
- President Donald Trump will deliver two speeches at the Republican Party's first midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
- The event includes a fundraiser for his MAGA Inc.
- Super PAC, though some GOP candidates are opting to skip the convention.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
This event marks the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention.
President Donald Trump is set to kick off the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention with a pair of speeches spanning both nights of the Texas confab, even as GOP candidates in close races avoid the entire spectacle.
Trump is scheduled to depart the White House this afternoon for the two-day event in Dallas, where he will first participate in a fundraiser for his MAGA Inc. Super PAC before heading to the convention itself.
He will then deliver what has been billed as a keynote address at 9:15 pm ET.
Trump will return to the convention on Thursday, where he will also deliver closing remarks after a planned speech by Vice President JD Vance.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trump will deliver a keynote address at 9:15 pm ET.
Very likely · Within hours
Trump will deliver closing remarks on Thursday.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Which GOP candidates are avoiding the convention?
- What specific policy topics will Trump address?
