Trump Headlines RNC Midterm Convention

The RNC is staging its first midterm convention in Dallas with Trump and Vance.

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President Donald Trump is set to speak on both nights of the Republican National Committee’s first-ever Midterm Convention in Dallas, including the opening-night keynote on Wednesday and closing remarks the following night. Vice President JD Vance is also on the speaker roster, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune is not scheduled to deliver a convention speech. A survey of battleground Republican candidates found only two confirmed plans to attend. The RNC is warning Republicans in tough November races against distancing themselves from Trump.

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Trump over partyLeans Left

Trump is putting his own ego and interests ahead of the Republican Party’s midterm needs. By making the elections revolve around himself, he risks turning GOP strategy into a gamble on whether he will prioritize other candidates over his own self-image.

Trump hurts RepublicansLeans Left

Trump is a major electoral liability for Republicans heading into the midterms. His unpopularity, toxicity in battleground races, and planned convention are likely to damage GOP candidates and help Democrats.