Trump Skips CPAC, Firm Grip on GOP

0:00On March 25, President Donald Trump has no plans to attend this week's conservative political action conference, marking the first time in 10 years. He skipped the event. The gathering kicks off on Wednesday at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Great Bine, Texas. A White House official says there's no travel on his schedule right now, though that could shift at the last minute. Trump has made CPAC a highlight since his 2016 campaign, drawing huge crowds and pushing his America-first priorities that reshape the Republican Party. Meanwhile, he sets ahead to a separate event in Miami, focused on international investments and economic growth. The conference arrives amid rising tensions in the Middle East, about one month after the United States joined Israel and strikes against Iran. That conflict has sparked debates on foreign policy among conservatives, but recent polls show strong backing from Trump's core supporters for his, handling of it. White House officials insist the president's leadership on national security enjoys wide

1:01trust, brushing aside talk of party rifts. Even without him there, CPAC boasts a solid roster including border security lead, Tom Homan, education secretary Linda McMahon, and others all eyeing. Key mid-term races like those in Texas. Trump's absence stands out, but his grip on the conservative scene and the GOP direction into 2026 looks as firm as ever.