Republican midterm convention organizers make last-minute push to fill arena for Trump

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Less than a week until party faithful gather in Dallas for the 2026 Republican midterm convention, the event’s organizers are still trying to offload tickets amid concerns about the price of admission to what is being called “Trumpalooza.”

A political operative familiar with RNC convention planning told the Washington Examiner that organizers held a call this week and told participants that tickets were still available. According to the source, the last-minute availability was notable given that the convention is set to begin Tuesday at the American Airlines Center, which can hold more than 21,000 people.

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