Overview

• In a Truth Social post, the president said he is considering recommending a national convention just before the 2026 vote and described the concept as unprecedented.
• He touted Republican momentum and claimed the GOP has raised more money than Democrats.
• No date, location, or formal planning by the Republican Party has been announced.
• The suggestion follows Axios reporting that DNC chair Ken Martin has promoted a Democratic mini‑convention to showcase candidates.
• Coverage frames the move as an effort to bolster control of Congress in 2026, with reporting noting a House shift is viewed as more plausible than a Senate change.