Trump promised to hold the "biggest" convention ever seen, but reality seems to be moving away from this promise. The Republican National Committee (RNC) decided to launch a public draw for free entries to the event, offering even the possibility of getting front-row seats and VIP treatment for the winners.
This initiative contrasts with the image of a massive and exclusive event that Trump had promoted. According to available information, Republican officials were informed last week that there were still seats available for the event, which suggests that demand is not meeting expectations.
The situation became significant enough that some candidates choose not to attend the convention, preferring to avoid association with an event that failed to reach the expected level of enthusiasm. This absence of some candidates contrasts with what would be usual at a major party event.
