Trump mulls GOP convention before midterms

Source: The Hill

08/28/25 10:53 AM ET


President Trump on Thursday floated the idea of having the Republican Party hold a convention just ahead of the 2026 midterms, as Democrats say they’re considering a similar idea.

“The Republican Party is doing really well. Millions of people have joined us in our quest to MAKE AMERICA, GREAT AGAIN. We won every aspect of the Presidential Election and, based on the great success we are having, are poised to WIN BIG IN THE MIDTERMS,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

Lauding the GOP’s fundraising, and touting what he called “incredible” results of his administration’s efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s actions, Trump added: “In that light, I am thinking of recommending a National Convention to the Republican Party, just prior to the Midterms. It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!!!”

A Democratic National Committee spokesperson said in a statement that it was considering holding a large gathering ahead of the 2026 midterms to tout rising stars and midterm candidates, confirming reporting by Axios on Wednesday that the party was mulling the idea. Axios noted the Democratic Party used to hold conventions during or right after midterm cycles decades ago but stopped doing so in the mid-1980s. “Americans everywhere are fired up and ready to fight back against Trump’s reckless policies — including his budget betrayal that cuts health care and food assistance for millions of people,” the DNC spokesperson said in a statement.

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