August 25, 2026 | Press Release

RNC Announces Convention Programming

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters issued the following statement and released new programming details for the first Midterm Convention in modern American history:

“President Donald Trump and Republicans have delivered historic results for the American people, and every hour of this historic convention will tell that story,” said RNC Chairman Joe Gruters. “Over two action-packed days, we will take Americans through the defining issues of our Party’s agenda and what is at stake in November. Each hour will have its own theme, its own message, and its own voices, building toward President Donald Trump’s vision for the next chapter of American greatness. This will be unlike any political convention America has seen before.”

Midterm Convention Overview

Over the course of two nights this Fall, Republicans from all over our great nation will convene in Dallas, Texas for a clear purpose: To support the outstanding slate of GOP candidates running in the midterm elections this Fall and articulate all we have done and will continue to do to strive for what our Founding Father’s fought for 250 years ago – a more perfect union.

In 2026, the stakes could not be higher. All elections offer voters a path to the future. In November, we must decide whether to take the path of steady progress or ourselves obstruction. One that leads to prosperity, peace through strength, and a doubling-down on core American ideals – or the one littered with far-left liberal ideology and policies that have decimated our cities, outsourced American jobs to China and beyond, and provided the dismal promise of a future filled with high taxes and low wages. The choice is crystal clear.

The Republican Midterm Convention marks a first in American political history – a primetime showcase for President Trump’s success, candidates, and causes that have propelled the 2026 midterms to unprecedented focus. Our Party will also articulate a clear and bold plan of the work we will continue to do on behalf of the hard-working and patriotic Americans after we achieve victory in November.

The message is simple: Americans want strong borders and sound immigration policies, not sanctuary cities and the unspeakable crimes that comes with them. They want to continue to reap the profound benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill: no tax on tips, new pathways to retirement savings, and a vibrant economy that lifts all boats. Parents want a common-sense approach to education, youth sports and school choice – not a liberal lecture on transgender rights and those who think boys should be allowed to play in girls athletics.

Each night will not only showcase the dedicated men and women running in key races around the country but also the voices of everyday Americans – who want to fight to continue President Trump’s common-sense revolution.

Midterm Convention Programming Fast Facts

President Donald Trump will appear both nights with a keynote address on the second night
Vice president JD Vance will make a keynote address on the first night
Night 1 Total: 53 items/speakers
Night 2 Total: 56 items/speakers
Grand Total: 109 total items/speakers across both nights

Hourly Programming for the Midterm Convention

Wednesday, September 9: Night 1

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Working Families Tax Relief: Introducing the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, permanently doubled standard deductions, Trump Accounts, and the boosted Child Tax Credit.
Rooting Out Waste & Fraud: Highlighting HUD's crackdown on improper payments and fraudulent activity, redirecting housing assistance to families who genuinely need it.
Healthcare Affordability: Promoting the Great American Healthcare Act and the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to deliver lower costs and protect patients.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET

Policy Contrast: Establishing the core frame of mainstream Republican solutions versus extreme liberal Democrat policies through "Two Visions for America."
Legislative Delivery: Breaking down behind the scenes how the largest middle- and working-class tax cut in history was actually secured, and what threatens it.
Election Integrity & Public Safety: Calling for passage of the SAVE America Act with mandatory Voter ID, alongside police support, a closed border, and removal of criminal offenders.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET

Candidate Showcase: Introducing key candidates in target districts and contrasting their practical leadership against the extreme positions of their opponents.
Targeted Worker Tax Cuts: Spotlighting No Tax on Tips and the enhanced Child Tax Credit through the workers and young families who claimed them.
Border Enforcement & Red State Governance: Highlighting sixteen consecutive months of zero interior releases and contrasting growth against progressive city decline.
National Pride & Faith: Celebrating 250 years of American freedom and opening the primetime hour in prayer.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Trade & Reshoring: Demonstrating America First trade policy through protecting jobs, encouraging investment, and celebrating reshoring.
Education & Parental Rights: Championing School Choice and federal tax credits to lower the cost of education for American families.
Cultural Common Sense: Taking on progressive excess, gender ideology in sports, and the value of American freedom told through an immigrant's story.
Accountability in Health Care: Presenting the national fraud takedown and the billions of tax payer dollars saves.

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

Public Safety & Victims' Families: Arresting violent offenders and keeping our streets safe.
Economic Expansion: Framing the Trump economy of lower taxes and lower cost of living, with No Tax on Social Security and TrumpRx savings.
Government Integrity: Advocating a ban on members of Congress trading stock as mainstream common sense.

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET

Domestic Manufacturing: Presenting economic success stories alongside workers and everyday Americans.
Vice Presidential Keynote

Thursday, September 10: Night 2