Overview
- The Republican National Committee will run the convention on Sept. 9–10 at the American Airlines Center, with President Trump slated to speak both nights and Vice President J.D. Vance delivering a keynote.
- The RNC released a full program that includes Cabinet officials, congressional leaders and dozens of Senate and House candidates who will get national exposure on the convention stage.
- Organizers folded major fundraising into the event through tiered donor packages and pay‑for‑access options, with reported price points such as $88,600 for a photo and $250,000 for a roundtable.
- Dozens of vulnerable Republicans are skipping or undecided about attending because they fear close ties to an unpopular president will hurt their campaigns and because travel would pull them from late‑season campaigning.
- Analysts warn the strategy could boost turnout among Trump loyalists but also deepen liability in swing districts because Trump’s approval ratings are in the low‑to‑mid 30s and the convention competes with major TV events and post‑Labor Day campaign work.