The Republican National Convention hosted by former President Donald Trump suffered a crushing defeat, losing tenfold in viewership to the NFL season opener aired at the same time. With poor on-site attendance and declining mobilization of supporters confirmed, skepticism within the political sphere regarding the effectiveness of the event is growing as some Republican candidates distance themselves from Trump.
The Republican National Convention hosted by former President Donald Trump suffered a crushing defeat, losing tenfold in viewership to the NFL season opener aired at the same time. With poor on-site attendance and declining mobilization of supporters confirmed, skepticism within the political sphere regarding the effectiveness of the event is growing as some Republican candidates distance themselves from Trump.