House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s idea for a Republican midterm convention is likely moving forward. Trump proposed the event last week as a way to rally GOP voters and build momentum ahead of the 2026 elections. Johnson praised the idea as “genius,” calling it a unique strategy to energize the party during a typically challenging election cycle.

According to Johnson, Trump pitched the concept during a recent phone call, saying a midterm convention had “never been done before like that” and could serve as a major rallying point. Johnson agreed, adding, “We have so much to sell and talk about and celebrate.” He said the idea gained rapid traction after their conversation, and now appears to be on track for implementation.

Trump is expected to consult Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters as planning continues. Johnson told reporters, “I think that’s a done deal now,” expressing enthusiasm about the party’s momentum. The idea underscores Trump’s desire to keep the GOP energized between presidential election cycles.

While midterm conventions are rare, Trump believes such an event could help the GOP defend its congressional majority in 2026. Historical trends often show the ruling party losing ground in midterm elections, but Republicans are pursuing strategies like mid-census redistricting in red states to counteract that trend and expand their advantage.

Democrats, meanwhile, are considering a similar midterm convention to recalibrate their messaging, though Johnson mocked the idea as “hilarious.” Trump celebrated the GOP’s recent gains on Truth Social, writing, “Millions have joined us… STAY TUNED!”