- Trump defended the Dallas GOP midterm convention, saying there isn’t room for “500 politicians” and that only candidates in close races were asked to attend.
- Several Republicans — most notably Sen. Susan Collins and others including Reps. David Valadao and Maria Elvira Salazar — are skipping to focus on their campaigns or constituents.
- Branded a “Trump‑a‑palooza,” the convention has stirred mixed feelings in the party over the political risks of closely tying to Trump amid costs and foreign‑policy concerns.
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