2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas
The 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, a two-day party gathering centered on President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, where Republicans sought to rally support for competitive midterm races while contending with Trump's unpopularity, inflation, and an increasingly unpopular war. The convention included tributes to 9/11 victims and featured messaging attacking Democrats as socialists.
Last known state
The two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas concluded as a made-for-TV, Trump-centered rally with no formal party business. President Trump promised $5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress, while Vice President JD Vance headlined the final night and the gathering included tributes to 9/11 victims.
4 sources · 5 reports · Last updated 11 Sept 2026
Latest development
The Republican midterm convention in Dallas included tributes to 9/11 victims, and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the 9/11 attack sites on Friday.
Developments
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On the second night of the gathering, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner and President Trump returned to center stage.
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The convention paid tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks.
- Earlier development
Republicans kicked off an unprecedented two-day midterm convention in Dallas centered on President Trump, with no nominations or formal party business planned.
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President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election.
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Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Earlier coverage
- Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
- Tributes paid to 9/11 victims at Republican midterm convention in Dallas US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon.
- Republicans kick off ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen inflation and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing bo…