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Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump announced a rare midterm Republican convention to be held September 9-10 in Dallas, aiming to energize the party ahead of the fall elections.
- Midterm conventions are uncommon, as they are typically reserved for presidential election years, but party officials have been planning this event for months.
- The convention will feature speakers from various sectors such as innovators, entrepreneurs, and first responders, though a full list has not yet been released.
- Republicans hope the event will help counteract historical midterm losses and provide a platform to rally support despite Trump's declining approval ratings.
- Democrats considered a midterm convention but opted against it due to costs, while the Republican National Committee currently holds a significant financial advantage.
