Trump-Led GOP Midterm Convention Concludes in Dallas Amid Low Turnout

Rolling Stone • 12 Sep 13:30

The Republican Party convened a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, featuring Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as keynote speakers. Attendance was lower than expected and several high-profile GOP candidates skipped the event.

BBC • 11 Sep 14:03

Vice President JD Vance delivered the keynote at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, while President Donald Trump dominated the event and urged voters to support Republican congressional candidates.

The Guardian • 11 Sep 13:54

At a two-day gathering in Dallas, President Donald Trump asked supporters to act as if he were on the November ballot, while Republican leaders promoted a $5,000 per-adult “Trump dividend” and warned of Democratic extremism.

Fox News • 11 Sep 09:00

President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance addressed supporters at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, urging voter turnout and contrasting the GOP with Democrats ahead of the November elections.

NPR • 11 Sep 09:00

The two-day GOP convention in Dallas underscored Donald Trump’s central role in mobilizing the base while exposing internal divisions and policy-focused messaging challenges ahead of the November elections.

USA Today • 11 Sep 05:36

The Republican midterm convention in Dallas ended with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance urging voter turnout, while observers noted empty seats and a focus on portraying Democrats as a threat.

Al Jazeera • 11 Sep 03:46

The two-day Republican convention in Dallas emphasized support for President Donald Trump, pledged a $5,000 payment to voters, and featured speeches from Vice President JD Vance and other GOP leaders, while Democrats held a small protest nearby.

The New York Times • 10 Sep 22:50

Speakers at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas praised Donald Trump, introduced a $5,000 payment plan for adults if Republicans keep Congress, and featured Vice President JD Vance’s keynote amid protests and fundraising events.

Al Jazeera • 10 Sep 03:09

President Donald Trump addressed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, pledging to campaign in key races and urging supporters to imagine him on the ballot, while GOP leaders highlighted fundraising and candidate challenges.

BBC • 09 Sep 23:28

The Republican Party is holding a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, featuring a keynote by Donald Trump, while several moderate senators skip the event and Democrats criticize the gathering.

CNN • 09 Sep 18:00

The Republican National Committee convened a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, featuring President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, as GOP leaders seek to rally voters for the upcoming congressional elections.

The Guardian • 09 Sep 13:03

The Republican National Committee is holding a two-day convention in Dallas, featuring President Donald Trump, as the party seeks to retain House control while some GOP lawmakers opt out of attending.

Al Jazeera • 09 Sep 12:10

The GOP is staging a two-day convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, featuring President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, as the party seeks to boost its prospects in the 2026 midterm elections.

CNN • 09 Sep 09:00

The Republican Party gathered in Dallas for a midterm convention featuring President Trump, party leaders and several congressional and gubernatorial candidates, while some lawmakers facing tough races opted out.

CNN • 09 Sep 09:00

Republican leaders gathered in Dallas for a two-day convention organized at Donald Trump's request, while the party prepares for the November midterm elections and contemplates its future after his presidency.

NPR • 09 Sep 09:00

The Republican National Committee launched a two-night midterm convention in Dallas, featuring President Donald Trump as the headline speaker, in an effort to boost voter turnout ahead of the 2024 elections.

Fox News • 08 Sep 19:45

The Republican National Committee announced that President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote on Wednesday and close Thursday's sessions at the first GOP midterm convention, with JD Vance speaking the second keynote.

Fortune • 08 Sep 11:58

President Donald Trump is directing the Republican National Convention program and using the event to promote his record, while party officials and strategists debate its impact on voter turnout ahead of the November midterms.

AP News • 08 Sep 10:31

A two-day convention in Dallas, organized by President Donald Trump, will feature speeches by GOP leaders and candidates ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.

AP News • 08 Sep 04:01

President Donald Trump will deliver a keynote address and closing remarks at the Republican Party's first off-year convention in Dallas, as the party seeks to boost its prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.

The Independent • 07 Sep 20:45

The Republican National Committee launched a lottery for complimentary seats and sold premium donor packages as it prepares for a multi-day convention in Dallas, amid concerns about President Trump’s low approval ratings and some GOP officials opting out.

The Guardian • 07 Sep 16:58

The GOP staged its inaugural midterm convention in Dallas, featuring Donald Trump and other party figures, while some candidates distance themselves and analysts question the strategy’s effectiveness.

The Daily Beast • 07 Sep 14:10

Party officials are distributing complimentary tickets and using a lottery to fill the Dallas venue for Donald Trump's midterm gathering, as many GOP candidates and lawmakers choose not to attend.

USA Today • 06 Sep 13:00

The GOP will hold a two-day convention in Dallas called “Trumpapalooza,” featuring Donald Trump as the focal point, as party leaders weigh the risk of tying candidates to a president with historically low approval ratings.

CBS News • 05 Sep 23:57

President Donald Trump will deliver the opening keynote at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, with Vice President JD Vance slated to speak the following evening, alongside a roster of party leaders and candidates.

The Independent • 04 Sep 15:54

Melania Trump will not attend the Republican Party's two-day midterm convention in Dallas, joining dozens of GOP lawmakers who have also declined to appear.

The Daily Beast • 03 Sep 12:38

President Donald Trump will deliver speeches on both nights of the Republican midterm convention after numerous GOP lawmakers announced they will not attend.

independent.co.uk • 02 Sep 17:02

At least 45 Republican officials said they will not attend the party’s first midterm convention, citing prior commitments, district work or opposition to the event, while the RNC promotes it as a fundraising and rallying opportunity.

thedailybeast.com • 02 Sep 13:30

Several members of Congress announced they will not attend Donald Trump's midterm convention in Dallas, citing district duties, prior commitments and strategic considerations ahead of the November elections.