Trump Dominates GOP Convention | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 10, 2026 · 1m

Republicans kicked off a high-energy, Trump-centric convention in Dallas — more rally than traditional party event — as they gear up for the midterms with a heavy focus on energizing their base. With Trump front and center, the two-day affair doubles as a fundraiser, featuring promises about falling gas prices, key speaker slots, and a deliberate omission of contentious issues like the Iran war. While some candidates skip to campaign locally, others see it as a golden ticket to national exposure. Democrats are calling it out-of-touch, especially amid rising costs, and aren’t holding a similar…