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President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

President Donald Trump, center rear, speaks in front of a large crowd at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julio Cortez - AP▲

President Donald Trump arrives at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

People arrive at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Alex Brandon - AP▲

The Honor Guard departs the stage at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

A video featuring Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., plays at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Alex Brandon - AP▲

Adam Carolla, host of The Adam Carolla Show, speaks at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

People attend the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julio Cortez - AP▲

People listen as President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Tony Gutierrez - AP▲

Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Alex Brandon - AP▲

Backstage personnel prepare U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for a televised appearance at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Tony Gutierrez - AP▲

Vice President JD Vance greets the crowd during the Republican National Midterm Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Eric Lee - Reuters pool▲

Attendees cheer during the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julio Cortez - AP▲

President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Julio Cortez - AP▲

President Donald Trump leaves the RNC Midterm Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Jacquelyn Martin - AP▲

Rep. Mike Collins, senatorial candidate for Georgia, takes the stage at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Tony Gutierrez - AP▲

A Mercedes decorated with images of President Donald Trump is seen outside before the Republican convention Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in Dallas. Julia Demaree Nikhinson - AP▲

By The Associated Press

Updated 5 hrs ago

DALLAS (AP) — Republicans are gathering in Dallas for the party’s first two-day midterm convention, with President Donald Trump at the center of the event.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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