No Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, he raised taxes to fix his state’s notoriously bad traffic congestion. No New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, he criticized House GOP. No gay Republicans, they’re gay.

But, as ABC News’ Michael Falcone reports:

Guess who’s coming to CPAC? @realdonaldtrump

— Michael Falcone (@michaelpfalcone) March 5, 2013

CPAC Chair Al Cardenas invites Donald Trump back, saying his 2012 appearance was “hugely popular”

— Michael Falcone (@michaelpfalcone) March 5, 2013

“Donald Trump is an American patriot and success story with a massive following,” says CPAC’s Al Cardenas

— Michael Falcone (@michaelpfalcone) March 5, 2013

Trump, who has also criticized congressional Republicans, addressed CPAC in 2011, when he pretended he was going to run for president.

Reaction from conservative commentatory Michelle Malkin:

CPAC is dead. RT @michaelpfalcone CPAC Chair Al Cardenas invites Donald Trump back, saying his 2012 appearance was “hugely popular”

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) March 5, 2013