President Donald Trump said on 28 Aug 2025 that he is “thinking of recommending a National Convention to the Republican Party, just prior to the Midterms,” stressing that such an event “has never been done before.” The message, posted on his Truth Social account and repeated in subsequent public remarks, suggests a break with the party’s long-standing practice of holding conventions only in presidential election years. A mid-cycle gathering would give Republicans a high-visibility platform to highlight the administration’s record and energize voters ahead of the 2026 congressional contests. Trump asserted that the party is “poised to win big,” pointing to what he called record fundraising and swelling membership rolls, though he offered no details on timing, location or financing of the proposed convention. Holding an off-year convention would require coordination and approval from the Republican National Committee, as well as additional funding and logistical planning. The idea surfaced one day after reports that senior Democratic officials are exploring a similar pre-midterm meeting, indicating both parties may seek large-scale rallies to sharpen their messages before voters head to the polls. Neither party has set a timeline for a final decision, and the Republican leadership has yet to outline the rules or agenda for any potential 2026 convention. Trump urged supporters to “stay tuned,” signaling that further announcements could come as the midterm campaign accelerates.