Donald J.Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas
The two-day event on September 9 and 10 will celebrate the America First Agenda and feature entertainment, innovators and first responders.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump announced the Republican Party will hold its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on a Truth Social post on June 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “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! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event. 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! Oil Prices are dropping sharply, even as we Denuclearize Iran. We are delivering on the promises that politicians talked about for decades, but never got done. 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. 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. 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! Donald J.Trump”
The two-day gathering, scheduled for September 9 and 10, would mark a break from tradition for the Republican Party, which has held national conventions only during presidential election years to nominate candidates (see wikipedia.org). Major parties have not staged formal midterm conventions in modern political history, making the planned Dallas event a notable departure from standard party operations.
Trump framed the convention as a celebration of what he called the “Great American Comeback” and the America First Agenda. He listed a series of policy priorities he said his administration has delivered, including no taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits, stronger borders, lower costs and what he described as American energy dominance.
The post also referenced falling oil prices and the denuclearization of Iran. Brent crude oil prices fell 21 percent during June 2026, according to reporting tied to ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States (see wikipedia.org). Trump characterized the convention as proof that his administration has fulfilled promises “that politicians talked about for decades, but never got done.”
Trump said the event will feature entrepreneurs, manufacturers, first responders and job creators alongside entertainment, calling it “a RALLY like none other.” He tied the gathering to the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, saying the convention would help build “the foundation for the NEXT 250 YEARS of American Greatness.”
The announcement raises strategic questions for the Republican Party heading into the 2026 midterm elections. A midterm convention could serve as a platform to energize the party base, unify messaging around the America First Agenda and showcase policy achievements ahead of congressional races. The event could also function as a large-scale fundraising and organizing operation for Republican candidates across the country.
In the last 30 days, 44 of 559 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of domestic policy, placing this convention announcement within a sustained focus on legislative and executive accomplishments.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on June 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM EST
Source: Zenger analysis
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