The Aporia
The Aporia
Stein, S. (2026, September 13). The RNC Convention Was Basically a Trump Cult Meeting. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-rnc-convention-was-basically
Stein, Sam. “The RNC Convention Was Basically a Trump Cult Meeting.” The Bulwark, 13 Sept. 2026, https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-rnc-convention-was-basically.
Stein, Sam. “The RNC Convention Was Basically a Trump Cult Meeting.” The Bulwark, September 13, 2026. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-rnc-convention-was-basically.
Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.
In September 2026, the Republican National Committee (RNC) held its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, dubbed "Trump-a-Palooza," with President Donald Trump delivering two speeches. Despite Trump's low approval ratings and concerns about his impact on voter enthusiasm, the RNC hoped the event would energize Republicans ahead of November's midterms. However, a poll by The Hill/Emerson showed that 68% of independent voters in Texas felt the convention had no effect on their excitement to vote, while only 59% of Republican voters reported increased motivation. Democrats were also preparing counterprogramming to highlight issues like affordability and corruption tied to the Trump administration.
