President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a midterm convention slated for Dallas, Texas, ahead of the highly anticipated November election.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, he shared details about the "first time ever" event on Sept. 9 and 10.
"BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION," Trump wrote. "It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World. It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event."
Trump described what he anticipates the event to be about, as it appears to be an unusual event to try and boost voter turnout among Republicans, The Associated Press reported.
"We are going to celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda — NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY, STRONGER BORDERS, SAFEST EVER COMMUNITIES, LOWER COSTS AND REAL AFFORDABILITY, MORE JOBS, AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE, AND SO MUCH MORE! Oil Prices are dropping sharply, even as we Denuclearize Iran," Trump wrote.
Trump has suggested the idea of having a convention ahead of the midterms, as the Republican Party fights to maintain control of its thin majority in the House and Senate. He has voiced concern that if Democrats regain control of either legislative chamber, Democratic lawmakers will work to fight back against his policies and launch investigations into his second administration during the two remaining years of his term, according to AP.