The President of the United States, Donald Trump, convened members of the Republican Party for a national convention considered unprecedented, at a time of preparation for the midterm elections.
The convention takes place less than two months before the midterm elections, which are predicted to be difficult for the ruling party.
Trump is mobilizing Republicans for this extraordinary meeting, which marks a significant effort at party coordination before the ballot.
The event comes in a challenging political context, with the party facing a competitive race for control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
