Republicans Split Over Dallas Convention | US News

As the Republican convention rolls into Dallas next week, President Trump headlines the event—but a growing number of GOP lawmakers are skipping or staying away, citing personal commitments, family time, or even the $25K minimum fee. While big names like Vance, Johnson, and Thune plan to attend, critics call the gathering a waste of time, arguing the party should focus on independents instead of rallying the base. The RNC counters with enthusiasm, calling it a historic moment to fuel their “America First” push and win November’s elections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c18e2d9ce9d545c2