Republicans from across the party are gathering in Dallas this week for a two-day Republican National Committee midterm convention led by President Trump.
Trump is directing GOP members to campaign as though he himself is on the ballot during the upcoming midterm elections, setting an aggressive tone for the party.
Administration officials, Republican candidates, and party leaders are joining Trump in Dallas for the opening session of the convention on Wednesday.
Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address to close out the convention’s first day, giving the event significant political weight heading into midterm season.
Several prominent House Republicans are delivering remarks throughout the gathering’s first day, including Reps. Brandon Gill of Texas, Rob Bresnahan of Pennsylvania, and Byron Donalds of Florida.
On the Senate side, Sens. John Husted of Ohio and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania are also among those taking the stage during Wednesday’s proceedings.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz is scheduled to speak at the convention, marking a notable appearance from a key healthcare official.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will also address the convention, signaling the administration’s intent to tie its economic record to the midterm campaign message.
The convention represents one of the most coordinated efforts by the Republican Party to organize its midterm strategy around Trump’s continued political influence.
With the midterms approaching, Republican leadership is leaning heavily on Trump’s name and brand to drive turnout and candidate recruitment across competitive districts and states nationwide.
The two-day gathering in Dallas is expected to shape the party’s messaging and priorities heading into what promises to be a fiercely contested midterm election cycle.
