Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Republican Midterm Convention Sets High Prices for Trump Photos
The Republican National Committee is planning a special convention in Dallas, Texas.
People who donate money can pay different amounts to meet or take photos with party leaders.
A photo with President Donald Trump reportedly costs $88,600.
A private roundtable with him costs $250,000 per person.
Photos with Vice President JD Vance cost $35,000, and his roundtable costs $75,000.
Some House members and other ticket holders would also pay large amounts to attend.
Supporters say the money will help Republican candidates in difficult races.
Critics question the high prices, corporate sponsors, and the event’s timing.
Donors can reportedly pay $88,600 for a photo with President Donald Trump at the Republican National Committee convention.
A roundtable with Donald Trump is priced at $250,000 per person, while photos with Vice President JD Vance cost $35,000.
JD Vance’s roundtable is reportedly priced at $75,000 per person.
The September 9–10 event in Dallas also reportedly charges House members $25,000, with some top-tier tickets costing $100,000.
Critics have questioned the convention’s corporate sponsorships and timing, while Texas Representative Beth Van Duyne defended the prices as necessary for party fundraising.
- Who
- The Republican National Committee, donors, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, House members, and Texas Representative Beth Van Duyne are involved.
- What
- The Republican National Committee is holding a fundraising convention with high-priced photo opportunities, roundtables, and tickets.
- When
- The convention is scheduled for September 9 and 10; it begins on the NFL season opener and ends one day before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
- Where
- Dallas, Texas.
- Why
- The event is intended to raise money to support Republican candidates, including those in competitive races.
Critics
Republican Defenders
High attendance prices
Critics
Critics question whether the very high costs make the convention accessible only to wealthy donors and object to the reported pricing.
Republican Defenders
Texas Representative Beth Van Duyne said the costs help ensure participants contribute to supporting Republican candidates in competitive races.
Corporate sponsorships
Critics
Critics have criticized the convention for involving corporate sponsors.
Republican Defenders
The articles do not provide a specific response from organizers to the criticism about corporate sponsors.
Event timing
Critics
The timing has been questioned because the convention begins on the NFL season opener and ends one day before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Republican Defenders
The articles do not state a defense of the chosen dates.
- Trump photo price
- $88,600
- Trump roundtable price
- $250,000 per person
- JD Vance photo price
- $35,000
- JD Vance roundtable price
- $75,000 per person
- House member attendance price
- $25,000
- Top-tier ticket price
- Up to $100,000
- Event dates
- September 9–10 in Dallas, Texas