GOP Convention Speakers Laud Donald Trump Ahead of Keynote Address
Speakers at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Laura Loomer, praised former President Donald Trump ahead of his keynote address.

Philadelphia, PA, September 9, 2026 —
Speakers at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Saturday voiced strong support for former President Donald Trump as he prepared to deliver a keynote address to the gathering. Among those addressing the attendees and commending the former president were Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and conservative activist Laura Loomer.
The convention, held in Dallas, served as a platform for Republican figures to rally support and outline priorities. The focus on former President Trump highlighted his continued influence within the party, with speakers anticipating his remarks and endorsing his political agenda.
Specific details regarding the content of the speeches made by Attorney General Paxton and Laura Loomer, beyond their praise for Donald Trump, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact time or location within Dallas where the convention took place was not specified. The summary also did not include information about other attendees or the overall agenda of the convention, other than the former president’s keynote address.
The trend summary did not contain any direct quotes from the speakers. Information regarding the specific outcomes or purposes of the convention beyond the anticipation of Trump’s speech was also not detailed. The financial aspects, such as attendance fees or fundraising amounts, were not mentioned. The summary focused solely on the sentiment expressed by speakers towards Donald Trump prior to his address.
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