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Trump to Address Both Nights of GOP Convention

9/3/2026

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President Donald Trump will address both nights of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas.
The convention is set for Sept. 9-10, 2026, and will be televised.
Many Republicans plan to skip, citing campaign duties, NFL games, and a $25,000 entrance fee.
A House Republican called the convention a waste of time and doubted it would attract independents.
Critics warn Trump may ramble and dismiss affordability concerns as a “hoax.”

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Story summary

President Donald Trump will address both nights of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas.
The convention is set for Sept. 9-10, 2026, and will be televised.
Many Republicans plan to skip, citing campaign duties, NFL games, and a $25,000 entrance fee.
A House Republican called the convention a waste of time and doubted it would attract independents.
Critics warn Trump may ramble and dismiss affordability concerns as a “hoax.”