Johnson Backs Trump’s Idea Of GOP Holding Convention Before Midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s fully behind President Donald J. Trump’s bold idea to hold a Republican National Convention before the 2026 midterms, a move aimed at rallying the GOP base, highlighting the administration’s successes, and energizing voters to expand Republican majorities in Congress.
Johnson told Fox News that the president personally called him to pitch the concept of a “presidential-style” national gathering — one that would showcase Trump’s second-term achievements and unify the party ahead of the critical midterm elections.
“I was in Detroit yesterday morning. He called me 15 minutes before that truth, and he said, ‘Mike, I’ve got a great idea.’ Let’s have it. I’m so excited about this. I said, ‘Mr. President, let’s go.’ Because I think that would be such a great rallying point right before the midterm election for us to tout all the great successes we’ve had to enjoy that,” Johnson said.
“The president loves the idea of it. I do as well. We got to pick the right location. But look, I’m all for it and I think it’s going to be great. Well, let us know the date so we can mark it on our calendars,” he added.
Johnson emphasized that Republicans have “won every aspect” of the 2024 election, and that momentum is now carrying into 2026.
“The GOP is poised to perform well in next year’s midterms,” Johnson said confidently.
President Trump: “The Results Are Incredible”
In a Truth Social post last week, President Trump teased the historic idea of a pre-midterm convention, touting the GOP’s surging success since his return to office.
“We have raised far more money than the Democrats, and are having a great time fixing all of the Country Destroying mistakes made by the Biden Administration, and watching the USA heal and prosper,” Trump wrote.
“The results are incredible, a record pace!!! 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!!!”
Johnson immediately endorsed the idea on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“YES, Mr. President! Let’s go!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”
The move underscores the deep unity between Trump and congressional Republican leadership, as the party looks to solidify its control of both chambers and expand majorities in key battleground states.
Democrats Face Alarming Collapse in Voter Registrations
While Republicans are gaining energy and organization, Democrats are confronting an unprecedented voter registration crisis.
A New York Times analysis of L2 voter data revealed that for the first time since 2018, more new voters registered as Republicans than Democrats, signaling a seismic political shift in the post-Biden era.
“Of the 30 states that track voter registration by political party, Democrats lost ground to Republicans in every single one between the 2020 and 2024 elections — and often by a lot,” the report said.
Overall, the shift represents a net 4.5 million-voter swing: Democrats shed about 2.1 million registrants, while Republicans gained 2.4 million.
Even in deep-blue California, Democrats suffered steep losses, while Republican-led states like Texas — which don’t track party registration — likely conceal even greater GOP strength.
Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ described the trend bluntly:
“I don’t want to say, ‘The death cycle of the Democratic Party,’ but there seems to be no end to this. There is no silver lining or cavalry coming across the hill. This is month after month, year after year.”
Trump’s Expanding Coalition
President Trump’s “America First” populism continues to attract millions of new voters — including working-class Americans, Latinos, and young men — reshaping the GOP into a broader, more powerful movement than ever before.
Republican registration surges have been especially strong in key swing states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada, positioning the GOP to make major midterm gains in 2026.
With enthusiasm high, money pouring in, and Democrats in disarray, Trump’s call for a midterm convention could mark a defining moment for the modern Republican Party — uniting its grassroots base behind a winning record and a clear vision for the future.