Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on the opening night of the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention in Dallas. This is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates, which Trump has utilized to rally the party faithful ahead of the November contests. Vice President JD Vance, who is often seen as a potential successor to Trump, is set to headline the second evening of the convention. However, other potential 2028 presidential contenders are also scheduled to speak.
In addition to Trump and Vance, other keynote speakers include former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump Jr., Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Notably absent from the list are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Both Rubio and Hegseth have been mentioned as possible running mates for Vance or future presidential nominees by Trump, though Trump's aides have denied Hegseth's potential candidacy.
On the Capitol Hill leadership front, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming are confirmed to appear. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who has had public disagreements with Trump recently, is expected to be in Dallas, albeit for fundraising events rather than speaking. Other invited speakers include Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the latter of whom has recently received a significant donation of $10 million from Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC to aid in his Senate campaign.
Other notable speakers include Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who recent polls suggest is narrowly leading his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa.
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