Republican senators and candidates are divided over President Trump’s upcoming midterm election convention, as some see it as an opportunity to energize his core MAGA supporters while others fear the political risks of aligning with a leader whose approval ratings have declined. Party leaders are emphasizing strong support from Senate Republicans, with a significant number of incumbents expected to attend the event. The gathering comes as the GOP seeks to rally voters ahead of critical elections, though concerns linger about the potential fallout from associating with a president facing public skepticism. The convention’s tone and messaging will likely play a key role in shaping the party’s electoral strategy moving forward.


Republican senators and candidates have mixed feelings about President Trump’s midterm election convention, with many hoping that Trump can rev up millions of MAGA voters but worried of being tied to a president with a slumping approval rating. Party officials are promising a big turnout of Senate Republican incumbents at this week’s convention, which Trump...