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Trump Skips CPAC for Saudi Investment Summit Amid Iran Conflict

3/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) near Dallas from March 25 to March 28, according to a White House official.
He will instead speak at a Saudi-backed investment summit in Miami on March 27 due to a busy schedule related to the Iran conflict.
CPAC aims to rally conservatives ahead of the November midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress for Trump's party.

History

Historical Context

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) began in 1974, founded by the American Conservative Union and Young Americans for Freedom, with Ronald Reagan delivering the inaugural speech. Following President Nixon's resignation that same year due to the Watergate scandal, the Republican Party faced a significant decline in voter support. Today, CPAC continues to shape conservative politics amid ongoing challenges within the party, particularly highlighted by Donald Trump's evolving influence.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) near Dallas from March 25 to March 28, according to a White House official.
He will instead speak at a Saudi-backed investment summit in Miami on March 27 due to a busy schedule related to the Iran conflict.
CPAC aims to rally conservatives ahead of the November midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress for Trump's party.

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