These Republicans will not be attending the midterm convention where Trump will speak
President Trump is scheduled to speak at the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, but dozens of Republican lawmakers in competitive races will not attend. CBS News has learned that representatives such as Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida are among those skipping the event, with some citing a need to focus on their constituents' concerns over attending the convention.
The absence of key Republican figures from the convention could signal a strategic distancing from former President Trump and the party leadership, potentially impacting midterm election strategies and voter perceptions.
Vice President JD Vance will headline the second evening of the event, and President Trump is expected to focus his remarks on the perceived successes of his administration.
