Reference News Network, January 25 report: According to the website of Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao", the U.S. Republican Party will hold a national convention before the midterm elections at the end of the year to promote the policies of the Trump administration to voters in an attempt to reverse its current low approval ratings.
The report said that the Democratic and Republican parties usually hold national conventions every four years, during election years, to formally nominate their presidential candidates. However, the Republican National Committee voted on January 23 to amend the party's charter, clearing the way for another convention before the November midterm elections this year. Historically, midterm elections are generally unfavorable for the ruling party, and currently the Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
Nevertheless, RNC Chairman Ronna McDaniel expressed optimism about the Republicans retaining majority seats in both chambers. On January 23, she told the media: "We will make history because we have the best president in history. His achievements in one year would take most presidents eight years to achieve." She believes this rare convention will be a "Trump event."
McDaniel did not provide more details but revealed that preparations would take six months, meaning the convention may be held in July or August. This will be the first time in modern history that the Republican Party has held a mid-term convention.
The report pointed out that Republicans see this convention as an excellent opportunity to promote their achievements, trying to convince voters that Trump's policies, such as tariffs, are putting the American economy on track. However, there are increasing signs that many Americans are dissatisfied with Trump's policies and performance.
This midterm election is crucial for the Republicans. If the Democrats successfully regain the House of Representatives, Trump's power will be weakened, and the Trump administration will face more congressional investigations, and he may face impeachment for the third time.
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