President Trump announced on Tuesday that the Republican Party’s midterm convention will take place this September. In a Truth Social post, Trump revealed that the event would be the first of its kind and would highlight the achievements of his second term in office ahead of the midterm elections in November.
“BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World. It will be fantastic!” President Trump said. “We are going to celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda — NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY, STRONGER BORDERS, SAFEST EVER COMMUNITIES, LOWER COSTS AND REAL AFFORDABILITY, MORE JOBS, AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE, AND SO MUCH MORE!”
The convention will be a departure from the typical process in which each party hosts a convention during presidential election years to formally nominate a candidate. As part of the campaign drive to maintain Republican control of Congress, Trump announced last year that a midterm convention would take place.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) approved adding a midterm convention in January. President Trump outlined some of his administration’s policy goals and said the event would feature a diverse group of Americans who are vital to driving the nation’s progress.
“We are delivering on the promises that politicians talked about for decades, but never got done,” President Trump said. “At the Event, we will have hardworking Americans, our Great Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Manufacturers, First Responders, and Job Creators who are powering our Nation’s Golden Age, and proving that America’s best days are still ahead of us.”
President Trump also suggested that the event would be a continuation of the celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence, which is set to be commemorated on July 4th at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
“We will also have lots of Great Entertainment — It will be a RALLY like none other! America’s 250th Birthday is approaching, and together, we are building the foundation for the NEXT 250 YEARS of American Greatness,” President Trump said.” 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!”