The convention, the first of its kind, is set to be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas<\/a> on September 9 and 10 \u2014 just months before the November midterm elections<\/a>, which are historically viewed as a referendum on the president\u2019s performance in office.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are going to celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda,\u201d the president wrote on Truth Social<\/a> in June when announcing the event. \u201cIt will be a RALLY like none other!\u201d<\/p>\n But the upcoming GOP extravaganza, hosted by the Republican National Committee<\/a>, has been derided as a disaster by some Republican operatives, Puck News<\/a> reported. One GOP strategist, putting it bluntly, described the event as a \u201cs*** show.\u201d<\/p>\n The ticket prices are one source of discontent. The National Republican Campaign Committee is asking House members to pay $25,000 for themselves and a plus one to attend, according to three sources who spoke to the outlet. The top price is even steeper, with some lawmakers being asked to contribute $100,000 \u2014 and few appear eager to attend.<\/p>\n Concerns have also been raised over the fact that corporate donors have been invited to sponsor the event, particularly because no official party business is scheduled to take place. \u201cIt\u2019s yet another opportunity to shake down corporate America,\u201d a GOP strategist told Puck News.<\/p>\n The event\u2019s timing has also raised eyebrows, given it is scheduled for the day before the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks<\/a>. Trump, whose approval rating remains at historic lows<\/a> in recent polls, could also prove to be a liability for Republicans running in swing districts.<\/p>\n \u201cNobody understands why we\u2019re doing a midterm convention,\u201d a campaign strategist said. \u201cIt\u2019s just another show that Trump is going to put on to remind the voters that he is sitting there, and maybe they don\u2019t want to be reminded of that.\u201d<\/p>\n On top of everything else, the event will compete with the opening game of the NFL<\/a> regular season, when the Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to face the New England Patriots on September 9. The game is expected to draw a substantial television audience, potentially diverting viewers from the GOP event. NFL games are typically among the top-viewed programs in the U.S. every year and few programs top even regular season games.<\/p>\n On the second day of the convention, the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams. <\/p>\n![\"President](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2290843264.jpeg\")
President Donald Trump\u2019s upcoming midterm convention has been criticized for its steep ticket prices and poor optics, according to a new report (AFP\/Getty)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2273607980.jpeg\")
The convention is scheduled for September 9 and 10 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas (Getty Images)<\/p>\n