March 30, 2026
CPAC Canceled For Lack Of ... Oh Wait, That *Was* CPAC?
Dom was there, whatever it was!
TL;DR
- CPAC's attendance and journalistic interest have significantly decreased, leading some to declare the conference 'dead.'
- Donald Trump's absence from CPAC for the second time in three years, and his previous disputes with organizers, are cited as contributing factors to its decline.
- Rival organizations, particularly Turning Point USA, are reportedly drawing away conservative youth and overshadowing CPAC.
- The conference's infrastructure appears dated, with signs of wear and tear on its stage setup.
- A notable portion of the recent CPAC attendees consisted of international expatriates and diaspora communities, such as Iranians, Brazilians, South Koreans, and Poles, rather than traditional Republican figures.
- Matt Schlapp, who leads the American Conservative Union, claims CPAC cannot be held in a 'blue state' due to bureaucracy, but this is questioned.
- Franklin Graham criticized online personalities profiting from 'clicks, likes and views' during his speech.
- International CPAC events are reportedly growing, with an event announced for the UK and discussions of events in Germany.
- Political figures like Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott were present, with Abbott's speech suggesting a potential 2028 presidential run.
- Despite the challenges, other political conferences like Netroots Nation are also facing similar struggles with relevance.
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