Republican Party to host historic midterm convention in Dallas, Trump announces on Truth Social
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday to announce the Republican Party will host its very first "Midterm Convention" this fall in Texas.The two-day event, scheduled to take...
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President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday to announce the Republican Party will host its very first "Midterm Convention" this fall in Texas . The two-day event, scheduled to take center stage on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 in Dallas , aims to celebrate the "great American comeback" and highlight the ongoing achievements of the administration's America First Agenda, the president said. "It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World," Trump wrote in the announcement. "It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event." MIDTERM ALARM BELLS: DEMOCRATS FACE STEEP FAVORABILITY DEFICIT DESPITE ELECTION GAINS In his post, the president touted a list of policy victories and economic milestones that will serve as the focal point of the convention, including eliminating taxes on tips , overtime, and Social Security, as well as securing stronger borders and safer communities. BIDEN JUDGE OVERRULED ON KEY TRUMP IMMIGRATION POLICY He also highlighted American energy dominance alongside dropping oil prices, progress on denuclearizing Iran , and driving affordability for Americans. "We are delivering on the promises that politicians talked about for decades, but never got done," Trump wrote. The president said the "rally like none other," will feature "lots of great entertainment" and spotlight the nation's first responders, innovators, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and job creators. National political conventions, where party delegates from around the country formally nominate their party's presidential candidates, normally take place during presidential election years. But with Republicans aiming to protect their narrow control of the Senate and their razor-thin House majority in this year's elections, Trump announced last September that the GOP would hold a convention ahead of the midterms "in order to show the great things we have done" since recapturing the White House. The Republican National Committee in January approved a change…