Trump to speak on both nights of Republican convention amid low turnout fears
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
The former US president will make an unprecedented double appearance at the Republican convention, addressing delegates on both opening and closing nights. This strategic scheduling shift comes as party officials work to boost attendance amid concerns about lower-than-expected turnout. By appearing early in the program, he aims to energize supporters and establish the convention's central message from day one, while maintaining his traditional closing-night slot.
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Trump to speak on both nights of Republican convention amid low turnout fears
The US president was originally set to close out the event but will now also take the stage the first night to ‘set the tone’.
