NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 9, 2026Miami-Dade County
Republicans gather in Dallas for midterm convention featuring President Donald Trump
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Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza,' placing President Donald Trump at the center of the fall midterm elections.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonSteven Sloan“Contributed to the report.”PersonMike Johnson“Stated that some members of his caucus plan to skip Dallas to campaign.”PersonJD Vance“Scheduled to speak on Thursday to close out the event.”PersonMarc Levy“Contributed to the report.”PersonSuzan DelBene“Commented on Democratic counterprogramming and economic focus.”PersonLisa Mascaro“Contributed to the report.”PersonHakeem Jeffries“Criticized the Republican convention at the U.S. Capitol.”locationDallas“Location of the two-day midterm convention”PersonRoy Cooper“Mentioned as the opponent in the North Carolina Senate race.”PersonBuddy Carter“Stated he has a family obligation preventing him from attending.”PersonMatt Beynon“Described the convention as a good opportunity to get in front of people.”PersonRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Scheduled to address the convention.”PersonMike Rogers“Scheduled to speak at the convention.”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Mentioned as the opponent in the Michigan Senate race.”PersonJames Comer“Stated he had stuff already planned in his congressional district.”PersonMichael Whatley“Scheduled to speak at the convention.”PersonScott Perry“Represented by spokesperson Matt Beynon.”PersonTodd Blanche“Scheduled to address the convention.”PersonDonald Trump“Serving as the central figure of the 'Trump-a-Palooza' midterm convention.”PersonJoe Gruters“Told Spectrum News that the event is going to be a 'Trump-a-Palooza'.”PersonSarah Rankin“Contributed to the report.”PersonDonald Trump Jr.“On the roster to speak at the convention.”