With his national approval ratings sliding and fears of a Democratic resurgence in Congress looming large, Donald Trump is reaching deep into his political playbook. Now, in a desperate bid to electrify his shrinking base ahead of the midterm elections, the president is floating the idea of an unprecedented move: holding a Republican National Convention before voters head to the polls.
Trump’s motivations are as transparent as they are frantic. He reportedly believes that if Democrats take back the House, he could face a fresh impeachment. His actions suggest a man both obsessed with control and terrified of losing it. First, he strong-armed Texas into redrawing its electoral map—a blatant maneuver that secured him five additional congressional seats. Now, he’s urging other red states to follow suit, applying pressure to ensure the odds are stacked in his favor.
But the redistricting power plays aren’t enough. Trump is turning to spectacle. On Thursday, he took to Truth Social to float his latest stunt.
“The Republican Party is doing really well. Millions of people have joined us in our quest to MAKE AMERICA, GREAT AGAIN. We won every aspect of the Presidential Election and, based on the great success we are having, are poised to WIN BIG IN THE MIDTERMS,” Trump wrote.
Despite mountains of evidence to the contrary—including the outcome of the 2020 election—Trump continues to push the lie that he “won every aspect” of it. But this latest post is more than just another delusional victory lap. It’s a signal flare from a man cornered by political reality.
“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!!! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” he added.
This is not the calculated strategy of a confident political leader. It’s the chaotic scramble of someone watching his influence erode, one poll at a time. Holding a national convention in the lead-up to a midterm election would be a break from decades of American political tradition. It’s a move that reeks of panic rather than planning—designed to stir media attention, galvanize the MAGA base, and paper over the growing cracks in Republican unity.
Even his boasts about fundraising and “fixing” the country read like propaganda to loyalists rather than a reflection of political strength.
“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. The results are incredible, a record pace!!!” Trump claimed.
The timing and tone of Trump’s message betray the truth: he knows he’s losing ground. And if his only answer to a dwindling base and souring public opinion is a political circus dressed up as a national convention, it raises one serious question—how far is Donald Trump willing to go to cling to power?
Whether the GOP falls in line or fractures under pressure remains to be seen as Trump’s behavior grows more unpredictable.
