Trump Brings His PT Barnum Act to Dallas The 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas is being touted as a last ditch effort by President Donald Trump to salvage his party's chances of retaining majorities in Congress.
With Trump pouring money into Senate races, cajoling state legislatures to redraw congressional maps, and using the convention as a platform to tout his legislative accomplishments, it's clear that this event has all the makings of a high stakes gamble.
Historically, midterms have been a time for presidents and their parties to create distance from the White House, display independence, and appeal to swing voters.