Trump approval rating hits 33 percent amid midterm cycle
Trump's approval rating stands at 33 percent heading into the 2026 midterms.
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US Midterm Election 2026
Coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections including Senate races, House contests, and state-level campaigns across multiple states including Texas and Georgia, along with related policy issues affecting voters.
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2026-09-10 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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Trump's approval rating stands at 33 percent
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released in the week before the convention found President Trump's approval rating at 33%, the lowest of either of his two terms. This low approval rating comes amid multiple challenges including the war with Iran and economic turmoil, with many Americans reporting continued struggles with cost of goods and living.
Expected attendance at GOP midterm convention is 20,000 to 30,000
Event organizers estimate between 20,000 and 30,000 attendees over the two-day Republican midterm convention. Approximately 100 Republican House members and candidates are expected to attend, along with dozens of Senators. The convention is being held at the American Airlines Center, home to the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, which organizers say is completely sold out.
Republican National Committee hosts first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas
The Republican National Committee is hosting the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, a two-day event scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. The convention features President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as keynote speakers, along with multiple Cabinet members and GOP congressional leaders. The event is designed to support Republican candidates running in the midterm elections and promote the administration's agenda ahead of November voting.
Democrats plan counter-programming to GOP midterm convention
Democratic leaders announced plans to counter the Republican midterm convention. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that a delegation of House Democratic members will travel to Dallas to highlight the party's efforts to tackle affordability. Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico announced his "Love Thy Neighbor" grocery drive as counterprogramming to the Republican convention, with volunteer efforts aimed at supporting North Texans struggling to afford groceries.
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend midterm convention
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, according to a White House official who did not provide a reason for her absence. She had previously attended the final night of the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Multiple Republican senators skip midterm convention
Several notable Republican senators are not attending the Dallas midterm convention, including Maine Senator Susan Collins, who is seeking re-election in a competitive race, and outgoing Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Additionally, at least 45 out of 70 Republican lawmakers recently told Politico they would not attend or were still deciding, and NBC News found that the majority of over 50 members surveyed would not attend.
VIP tickets to GOP midterm convention cost up to $100,000
The Republican National Committee is charging significant prices for convention attendance. VIP ticket packages range from $25,000 to $100,000, with the $25,000 package including two convention tickets, a reserved hotel room, and two spots at the chairman's welcome reception, according to an NRCC memo. Some free tickets are also being offered. Additionally, Trump is hosting a donor roundtable on Wednesday where attendees pay $250,000 per person to join him, with an additional $88,600 for a photo opportunity.
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GOP hosts first midterm convention in Dallas with 20,000-30,000 attendees
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