Trump Calls RNC Convention Scheduling During NFL Opener ‘Stupid’
President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, described the decision to schedule the Republican National Committee's midterm convention during the NFL's opening game as "stupid." He highlighted that the convention garnered significantly more viewers (107 million) compared to…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 1, 2026 — In a recent interview with Time magazine, President Donald Trump characterized the scheduling of the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention during the National Football League’s (NFL) opening game as a “stupid” decision.
The President noted that the RNC convention attracted a viewership of 107 million individuals. This figure, according to Trump, significantly surpassed the viewership of the NFL’s opening game, which reportedly garnered 25 million viewers, despite the perceived unfavorable timing of the convention.
This commentary from President Trump follows earlier remarks made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton had suggested that the timing of the convention, coinciding with the NFL’s season opener, may have negatively impacted the poll numbers for Republican candidates.
The specific date and location for the RNC midterm convention were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Claire Carter on gazette.com, see more information here.
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