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President Trump to Headline Unprecedented Midterm Convention in Dallas to Rally GOP Base

The administration announced a two-day midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10 to build party unity and stoke Republican enthusiasm. President Trump will deliver the keynote address on the second day, following a speech by Vice President JD Vance on the first night. While the event aims to showcase the administration's record on border enforcement and tax cuts, some Republicans express concern that the convention may distract candidates in close races from their home districts. Strategists noted that the convention serves as a platform for President Trump to highlight the party's agenda, though some lawmakers worry about the high entrance fees, which can reach $100,000 for top-tier packages. Despite these concerns, the Republican National Committee aims to use the spectacle to motivate the base and frame the upcoming elections as a referendum on the leadership of the administration. Dallas city officials are preparing for the event with a $1.8 million security and traffic plan, ensuring the American Airlines Center remains the focal point for the party's official start of the midterm campaign.

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