Trump, Vance to keynote GOP midterm convention

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance will address Republicans at the party’s midterm convention next month in Dallas in an effort to galvanize their MAGA base ahead of midterm elections where the House and Senate majorities are in play.

Trump will appear for both nights of the gathering on September 9th and 10th, and deliver remarks on the final night. Vance will address attendees on the first night of the convention.

According to guidance released by the Republican National Committee, both nights of the convention will feature a total of 109 items and speakers.

Republicans are slated to cover a number of issues during the two-night event, including addressing what the party notes are the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud, health care affordability, immigration, trade, and cultural issues.

“President Donald Trump and Republicans have delivered historic results for the American people, and every hour of this historic convention will tell that story,” RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said in a statement.

“Over two action-packed days, we will take Americans through the defining issues of our Party’s agenda and what is at stake in November. Each hour will have its own theme, its own message, and its own voices, building toward President Donald Trump’s vision for the next chapter of American greatness. This will be unlike any political convention America has seen before,” he continued.

The convention comes as Trump’s approval ratings decline, potentially having a negative effect on Republicans running in the midterms.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released earlier this month showed Trump’s approval rating at 33 percent nationally. The Decision Desk polling average shows Democrats leading Republicans by six points on the generic ballot.