Former “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd stated on July 2, 2026, that President Trump’s upcoming Republican midterm convention is likely to help Democrats in the lead-up to the November midterm elections. Todd suggested that Democrats would welcome the nationalization of the midterms, which historically tends to disadvantage the incumbent party. Speaking to CNN’s Erica Hill on “CNN News Central,” Todd said, “Oh, I think the Democrats will help pay for this convention. I think they would love to see this race as nationalized as possible — midterm elections, the more nationalized they are, the worse that is for the incumbent party.”
On Tuesday, Trump announced the first-ever Republican midterm convention to be held later this year in Dallas. Trump described the event on Truth Social as a “truly Historic Event” that “has never been done before.”
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters said in a statement to The Hill that the convention will highlight Trump’s accomplishments and his commitment to restoring America.
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