Republicans to hold their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Trump announces

Trump said the Republican Party will hold the convention in September, adding it will be the first of its kind for the GOP in a midterm election year.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Republicans will hold a party convention in Dallas in September, noting in a Truth Social post that the event will be the first of its kind for the GOP in a midterm election year.

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Trump described the convention, scheduled for Sept. 9-10, as a “truly Historic Event.”

“Dallas will take center stage on September 9th and 10th as we celebrate our Nation, our achievements, and our bright future. THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN!” Trump said in his post.