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5 min readTrump’s Midterm Convention Is Falling Apart
The Republican midterm convention scheduled for September 9th and 10th in Dallas—Donald Trump’s idea—is unraveling in real time. MAGA Republican members of Congress are backing out one by one, offering increasingly transparent excuses for why they cannot attend. The timing could hardly be worse: polls show Democrats holding their largest generic ballot advantage since 2008, and MAGA candidates in competitive districts are desperate to avoid being photographed next to a deeply unpopular former president.
The Excuse Parade
The defections are piling up. Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona claims he scheduled a debate on the same day—both nights, apparently. Congressman French Hill of Arkansas cites “conflicting work stuff.” Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says she needs to be in her district. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who is currently trailing her Democratic opponent, says she needs to be with her kids—a rationale that, as the hosts note, hasn’t stopped her from being elsewhere before.
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- 1 Trump’s Big Midterm Event Turns Into a Growing Disaster
- 2 The MeidasTouch Podcast
- 3 (00:00) **The Republican Midterm Convention Is Collapsing** - Donald Trump's planned September 9-10 midterm convention in Dallas is becoming an utter disaster as MAGA Republicans flee from association with Trump's record-low popularity
- 4 (00:52) **MAGA Members Make Excuses to Skip Trump's Event** - A parade of Republican Congress members offer transparent excuses for why they can't attend the Dallas convention
- 5 (02:49) **More Republicans Duck Commitment** - Nick Lalotta and other MAGA members refuse to confirm attendance, creating a pattern of avoidance
- 6 (03:09) **Mike Johnson's Embarrassing Press Conference** - The House Speaker tries to spin the convention as a success while members flee, then dodges accountability for his failed predictions on the war in Iran
- 7 (05:30) **The Real Reason for Historic Rejection of MAGA** - The American people are poised to issue the most historic midterm rebuke because Republicans have capitulated to Trump's gangster politics and endless wars
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's big midterm event turning into a growing disaster as Republicans make excuses, back away, and refuse to show up, creating yet another shameful stain for Trump as the midterms rapidly approach.
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