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.
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
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