By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/republicans-planning-a-midterm-convention-ahead-of-next-falls-congressional-elections-johnson-confirms Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Republicans planning a ‘midterm convention’ ahead of next fall’s congressional elections, Johnson confirms Politics Sep 3, 2025 1:18 PM EDT 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. READ MORE: Party like it’s 2018: Democrats look back at 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and beyond 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
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. READ MORE: Party like it’s 2018: Democrats look back at 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and beyond 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now