Trump to skip major annual conservative gathering for first time in decade

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 25, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Trump to skip major annual conservative gathering for first time in decade
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Donald Trump will not attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this year, marking the first time in a decade he has missed the annual gathering. A White House official cited a busy schedule and the "ongoing Iran conflict" as reasons for his absence. CPAC, a major event for conservatives, is being held near Dallas, Texas, from Wednesday to Saturday. While Trump was originally expected to be the keynote speaker on the final day, he is scheduled to speak at a Saudi-backed investment summit in Miami on Friday. The conference will feature other top Republicans seeking to rally their base ahead of the midterm elections, as well as speakers like Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi.

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Top Republicans will seek to rally their conservative base heading into the November midterm elections.

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Trump is scheduled to speak at FII Priority, a Saudi-backed investment summit in Miami.

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CPAC is being held from Wednesday to Saturday near Dallas, Texas.

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Donald Trump will not attend CPAC for the first time in a decade.

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Trump is skipping CPAC due to a busy schedule amid the “ongoing Iran conflict”.

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