Trumpapalooza: GOP’s Midterm Power Play | Los Angeles News

The GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas is being billed as a “Trumpapalooza” — a massive, agenda-driven rally centered entirely on Donald Trump, marking a dramatic shift from the party’s historic role in policy and nomination. Once pivotal gatherings where factions negotiated candidates, conventions have evolved into ceremonial events since 1972’s voter-centric reforms. This midterm event, stripped of official business like delegate voting or platform approval, serves instead as a strategic tool to energize the base, boost fundraising, and nationalize down-ballot races. But the inclusion of Attorney General Todd Blanche as keynote speaker sparks concern — hinting at a troubling trend where government institutions blur lines between partisan politics and public service, signaling deeper institutional drift. 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/e90c8375b5fdef42 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews