Watch live: Trump to headline first GOP midterm convention
The Republican National Committee is launching a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, the first of its kind, with President Trump slated to deliver the keynote address Wednesday evening. The gathering's roster also includes several high-profile officials, such as Attorney General Todd Blanche, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Why It Matters
As the RNC's inaugural midterm convention, the event brings together the party's top figures with Trump headlining, making it a central moment for Republican midterm messaging and organization. The presence of senior officials underscores the convention's prominence within the party's campaign calendar.
Key Facts
- Event: Republican National Committee midterm convention
- Duration: Two-day convention
- Significance: Described as the RNC's first midterm convention of its kind
- Location: Dallas
- Keynote speaker: President Donald Trump (Wednesday evening)
The Republican National Committee is kicking off a two-day midterm convention in Dallas that the party is calling its first event of this type. Party leaders have positioned the gathering as a major moment on the midterm calendar, assembling a roster of senior figures to speak during the program.
President Trump is scheduled to deliver the convention's keynote address on Wednesday evening. His appearance is expected to be the headline event of the opening day.
The lineup also lists several other prominent officials among the speakers, including Attorney General Todd Blanche, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Organizers describe the speaker list as a slate of big-name participants.
The two-day schedule will feature additional speeches and programming beyond the names released so far, with the RNC presenting the convention as a focal point for the party's midterm activities.
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