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Melania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention

Washington Post Politics Friday 04 September 2026, 19:30 UTC By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. 1 min read
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First lady Melania Trump does not plan to attend the Republican Party’s midterm convention next week, a White House official confirmed Friday afternoon. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEMelania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention Scheduled for the middle of next week in Dallas, the event designed to project party unity will be missing a well-known figure.

First lady Melania Trump does not plan to attend the Republican Party’s midterm convention next week, a White House official confirmed Friday afternoon. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEMelania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention Scheduled for the middle of next week in Dallas, the event designed to project party unity will be missing a well-known figure.
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