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Republicans Launch Unconventional Midterm Convention in Dallas with Trump Speech
Confirmed
In Short: Republicans gathered in Dallas for a first-of-its-kind two-day midterm convention, with President Trump delivering keynotes and rallying support for candidates.
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a highly unusual two-day midterm convention, marking the first of its kind for the party. President Donald Trump will take the stage both nights, delivering keynotes and rallying support for Republican candidates ahead of the November general election.
In an exchange with reporters, Trump predicted that high oil prices due to the Iran war would not decrease until after the midterms. He also promised a 'Trump dividend' to voters, though Fox News polling shows he is underwater on key issues like the economy and inflation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Senate candidate, received a hero's welcome from the audience, with the convention also featuring appearances by members of Trump's Cabinet. Zell Miller's 2004 Republican National Convention appearance, where he endorsed President George W. Bush, was cited as a precedent.
What's confirmed
- Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a highly unusual two-day midterm convention, marking the first of its kind for the party. President Donald Trump will take the stage both nights, delivering keynotes and rallying support for Republican candidates ahead of the November general election.
- In an exchange with reporters, Trump predicted that high oil prices due to the Iran war would not decrease until after the midterms. He also promised a 'Trump dividend' to voters, though Fox News polling shows he is underwater on key issues like the economy and inflation.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Senate candidate, received a hero's welcome from the audience, with the convention also featuring appearances by members of Trump's Cabinet. Zell Miller's 2004 Republican National Convention appearance, where he endorsed President George W. Bush, was cited as a precedent.
What's still developing
- She argued 2028 candidates need to be careful not to alienate the president’s base — and that midterm candidates should do the same.
- Trump plans to take the stage both nights, delivering a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech on Thursday.
- "It will be called the 'Trump dividend,'" he added.
- Bukele hasn’t said whether he requested another extension like he did during Trump’s first term.
- New financial disclosures show Trump gave sizeable cash gifts to Natalie Harp and several other top aides.
- "I believe that Trump is doing the right thing," one RNC attendee told Fox News Digital.
- "We have to elect Ken Paxton," he said, segueing into border security, a top issue under both Trump administrations.
- Trump opened the speech by grading his own performance since taking office for a second time in January 2025, saying he's "doing a great job." He quickly shifted to addressing the historical challenge that incumbent parties rarely retain control of Congress in midterm elections.