Trump to headline Dallas GOP midterm convention next week — SkimNews
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- Trump will headline the GOP's two-day midterm convention in Dallas next week, with Vice President JD Vance also expected to address attendees in a push to galvanize Republican voters ahead of November.
- MAGA Inc. committed $10 million to the Texas Senate race through GOP media firm Del Ray Media — $5 million to support Paxton, $5 million to attack his opponent James Talarico.
- Trump claimed MAGA Inc. has $1 billion at its disposal, though June reports estimated its finances at around $400 million, with plans to spend $400-500 million on November's midterms.
- The convention comes amid rising voter frustration with Trump's handling of the economy and the monthslong Iran conflict, per the article.
- Vance told reporters he "wouldn't call it a war" regarding the Iran conflict, as the administration attempts to downplay the confrontation.
Why it matters: The Dallas convention is a midterms mobilization push landing amid voter frustration with Trump's economic and Iran handling. MAGA Inc.'s $10M into Texas — split between supporting Paxton and attacking Talarico — shows the GOP views that Senate race as a top priority.
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