GOP Wary of Trump Takeover at Midterm Convention
Sandra Rhodes · Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min read
The Republican Party is set to hold its first-ever midterm convention and there’s some hesitation in the air.
Many in the party are hoping President Donald Trump does not make the event all about him.
Attendees for the two-day convention in Dallas will include lawmakers, candidates, donors and party officials, who would like to see Trump motivate voters to turn out for the upcoming elections.
They also want to showcase the flaws of the Democratic Party.
“Communism vs. common sense,” Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) said in an interview, calling the event a “scene-setter” that should stay laser-focused on “what’s on the line” for voters in the election.
The convention comes at a time when Trump’s approval ratings are at record lows.
Even if some view Trump as not the best spokesperson, they are eager to show off the tax cuts, which were enacted in July 2025.
“It’s incredibly important that we highlight what we’ve accomplished,” Rep. Derrick Van Orden(R-Wis.) said in an interview. “That’s the perfect venue for that.”
“It’s a great opportunity for us to brag about what the Republican Party has done the last year and a half,” added Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas). “So certainly talking about the One Big Beautiful Bill.”