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Trump supporters descend on Republican convention - with some notable absences. The arena here in Dallas is filling up with diehard Donald Trump supporters decked out in red Maga gear, as the Republican midterm convention prepares to kick off in earnest. The program will feature numerous Trump allies running for Congress this autumn, and a keynote speech by the president at 21:00 ET (02:00 BST).
But the absence of more moderate Republicans locked in competitive House and Senate races is hard to miss. This absence speaks volumes about the current state of the Republican party in a year when Trump is off the ballot but still in total control of the party and its grassroots base. Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, and other incumbent lawmakers are skipping the convention—a clear sign they’re distancing themselves from Trump ahead of the vote in November.
This unusual midterm convention will showcase the Maga base's enduring loyalty to Trump halfway through his second term. However, it will also serve as a reminder of the elements within the party who are ready to move on from the Trump era.
Source: BBC
