Representative David Valadao of California said that President Trump had a part to play in the midterm elections, but that navigating around a deeply unpopular president and his policies was a challenge.
Parties normally hold conventions every four years to nominate presidential candidates, but Republicans hope to hold one this year in the face of midterm headwinds.
President Trump has pushed for a major gathering before this year’s midterm elections to motivate his supporters, and Republicans are close to settling on Dallas as the location.