As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
Republicans gathered in Dallas for a midterm convention heavily focused on Donald Trump, though some party members expressed concern about the party's future and electoral prospects. Vice-President JD Vance addressed the crowd, positioning himself as a potential successor while party activists debated the effectiveness of the current campaign strategy.
Why it matters
Internal party dynamics and concerns over midterm performance are critical indicators for the stability and future direction of the Republican party.
Image source, Reuters By Daniel Bush Washington correspondent , Reporting from reporting from Dallas Published 1 hour ago Republicans descended on Dallas this week to turn their midterm prospects around, hoping an unprecedented convention dominated by President Donald Trump would energise voters ahead of the November election.
Many left the gathering - billed ahead of time by supporters as a "Trump-a-palooza" political fest - just as worried about the party's chances in 2026, and wondering what the Republicans' future will look like after the president leaves office.
Vice-President JD Vance, who is widely viewed as a top contender to succeed Trump, offered his a party a glimpse of its potential future during his keynote address on Thursday night.
"We've got to take care of business this November," Vance told the crowds.
"Then we'll worry about what comes next."
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