Trump’s GOP “convention” will feature TV speeches only
By The BriefBrief
Trump’s Republican midterm “convention” will not include nominations or formal party business found at a traditional presidential convention. Instead, it will rely on made-for-TV speeches that are expected to resemble the look and feel of a conventional convention despite lacking its formal functions.
WHAT:A Republican midterm “convention” is planned without nominations or formal party business, focusing on made-for-TV speeches.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The event is being structured to avoid the formal nomination and party-business components of a traditional presidential convention while still presenting speeches in a convention-like format.
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