Republicans privately worry that their ‘Trumpapalooza’ convention will be a bust

Trump is staging a two-day midterm convention to energize GOP voters, but party insiders worry it may end up promoting him more than helping vulnerable down-ballot candidates.
Lawmakers gripe about timing and logistics — expensive entry fees (reported $25K+), pulling candidates off the campaign trail just weeks before Election Day, and competing with the NFL season and 9/11 commemorations.
The RNC plans to spotlight Trump’s record and warn about “socialism” to rally the base, but concerns about inflation, the Iran war and typical midterm losses for the president’s party leave many skeptical it will move the needle.