President Donald Trump's appearance, which comes at the outset of what is expected to be a challenging midterm year for Republicans, will take place at his downtown Trump hotel. | Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo Trump to address annual RNC meeting at his D.C. hotel

President Donald Trump is slated to address Republican National Committee members on Feb. 1 at their annual winter meeting in Washington, D.C., according to a GOP source briefed on the plans.

Trump's evening appearance, which comes at the outset of what is expected to be a challenging midterm year for Republicans, will take place at his downtown Trump hotel.


Vice President Mike Pence is expected to speak at an RNC member lunch earlier in the day.

The RNC gathering will kick off Jan. 31 at the Washington Hilton and conclude two days later. The 2018 midterms will be front and center at the confab. But party officials are taking initial steps to plan for the next presidential election cycle. Among the topics to be discussed: early planning for the 2020 convention, with a site selection committee slated to meet.



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