"For the first time in nearly a decade, Tr*mp was absent from the event, which is the equivalent of eating his favorite meal, a McDonald's hamburger, without the bun or accoutrements."
"Young conservatives told the New York Times the four-day event was lame AF. 'The majority of us, we don't necessarily come to these types of events for the speakers because generally they dish out the same slop over and over.'"
"At a time when the GOP is in power and deeply unpopular, rah-rah pep talks about how Tr*mp is just one mass deportation campaign from saving the country seemed woefully out of place."
CPAC 2026 was marked by a notable absence of Donald Trump, leading to a lackluster event filled with uninspired speeches from lesser-known figures. Attendees expressed disappointment, describing the event as repetitive and unengaging. The setting was criticized for its blandness, and the content of speeches failed to address pressing issues facing the GOP. Instead, the focus remained on outdated talking points, resulting in a disconnection with the audience. Overall, the event highlighted a decline in grassroots enthusiasm for the MAGA movement.
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