Thune and Johnson both plan to attend Trump's Dallas convention
Summary
House and Senate Republican leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, plan to attend President Donald Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas in September. The event aims to unite Republicans behind Trump’s agenda ahead of the November elections, but some candidates face tough choices about joining due to his declining approval ratings.Key Facts
- The Republican midterm convention is scheduled for September 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
- Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to attend and support President Trump’s agenda.
- Some Republican candidates, like Sen. Dan Sullivan and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, are also attending.
- Sen. Susan Collins, who represents a state Trump lost, will likely skip the convention and focus on campaigning locally.
- The convention is unusual because it takes place in mid-September during a Senate recess.
- Party committees are encouraging donors to attend, but details about the event’s programming are still limited.
- The event aims to highlight Republican achievements like lower drug prices, lower taxes, and border security.
- Senators and representatives see the convention as a chance to show unity despite some political disagreements within the party.
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