Trump to Headline Both Nights of GOP Midterm Convention Despite Criticism

Trump to speak at GOP midterm convention in Dallas, despite some officials calling it a 'waste of time.'

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, United States — President Donald Trump will deliver speeches on both nights of the Republican Party’s inaugural midterm convention in Dallas, even as some GOP candidates avoid the event.

Trump is scheduled to leave the White House this afternoon for the two-day gathering, where he will first attend a fundraiser for his MAGA Inc. Super PAC before speaking at the convention. His first address is set for 9:15 pm ET.

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The event, which includes high-profile GOP figures such as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senator Ted Cruz, has drawn criticism from some members who called it a ‘waste of time.’ The convention aims to raise funds for candidates in competitive races, with donors paying up to $88,600 for a photo with Trump.

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