House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 2, 2025. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/ Reuters

Republicans planning a ‘midterm convention’ ahead of next fall’s congressional elections, Johnson confirms

Politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson says when President Donald Trump called him recently to discuss the novel idea of a midterm political convention he thought: "That's genius."

The idea is to give Republicans a chance to make their case to voters, who tend to reject the party in power during midterm cycles. Republicans are struggling to hold onto their majority in Congress.

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Besides, the speaker added, Trump "loves a big show."

They're working with Senate Republican Leader John Thune to make it happen.

"I think that's a done deal now," he said.

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