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House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his support for President Donald Trump's proposal to hold a Republican National Convention resembling a presidential convention before the 2026 midterm elections.

In an interview with Fox News, Johnson said Trump contacted him directly to share the idea, which he presented as a strategy to "inject energy and enthusiasm" into the conservative electorate in a crucial year for the future of Congress. According to Johnson, the goal would be to strengthen party unity and ensure Republicans maintain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

According to the legislator, the proposal calls for a large-scale event, with speeches, forums, and the presence of key Republican Party leaders, in a format that would evoke the magnitude of the presidential conventions that traditionally mark the start of general campaigns. “President Trump wants us to show cohesion, vision, and political strength against the Democrats, and a national convention before the midterms could be the way to achieve that,” Johnson said.

The initiative comes amid growing political tension in Washington, where Republicans are seeking to capitalize on the momentum generated by Trump ahead of the upcoming elections. Analysts emphasize that an event of this magnitude could serve both to mobilize the conservative base and to project the party as a disciplined force prepared to regain ground in battleground states.

However, critics warn that such a move could also exacerbate political polarization by turning the midterm elections into an early plebiscite on Trump's influence within the party and the country. Furthermore, the cost and logistics of a convention of this magnitude before the midterm elections raise questions about the practical viability of the proposal.

For now, Johnson insisted that the idea reflects Trump's desire to continue playing a leading role in shaping the Republican direction: "We're talking about a leader who knows how to inspire millions of voters. This convention could make a difference in 2026."