Trump to take centre stage at Republican ‘Trumpapalooza’ convention
US President Donald Trump will headline an unusual Republican convention on Wednesday, dubbed “Trumpapalooza”, as the party seeks to energise voters before November’s midterm elections. Unlike presidential-year conventions, the two-day gathering in Dallas, Texas will not include voting or the selection of candidates. Instead, it will function more like a Trump rally, with the President at the…
Donald Trump will be the main speaker at a Republican convention called "Trumpapalooza," scheduled for Dallas, Texas on Wednesday. Unlike presidential conventions, this event will not feature voting or candidate selection. Instead, it will resemble a rally with Trump at its center. Trump will address the crowd on both nights, with Vice President JD Vance speaking on Thursday after his speech on Wednesday.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters described the event as "Trumpapalooza," likening it to the Lollapalooza music festival. The convention aims to boost Republican voter enthusiasm and promote Trump's agenda ahead of the November midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake. The attendance of several Republican candidates facing competitive re-election races remains uncertain, with some preferring to campaign in their home states.
Democrats have countered with a program featuring four of their own politicians. Recent polls show Trump's approval rating at around 33 percent.
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