All-Star Panel: Can President Trump's Dallas Convention Move the Needle for House GOP?

All-Star Panel: Can President Trump's Dallas Convention Move the Needle for House GOP?

September 8, 2026 · 16 min

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The episode discusses President Trump's Dallas convention and its potential impact on the House GOP amid rising military tensions in the Persian Gulf.

As President Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the Ellipse, the White House gears up for a major midterm convention push in Dallas, a historical first for the party. Meanwhile, military tensions sharpen in the Persian Gulf following fresh U.S. air strikes against Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island.   USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, Former Deputy Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush Karl Rove, and FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson join Bret to unpack the GOP’s midterm campaign strategy and explain why some Republicans are opting to stay back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Bret Baier

Guests: Susan Page, Karl Rove, Lucas Tomlinson

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Organizations: USA Today, FOX News

Places: Dallas, Persian Gulf, Kharg Island

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