But critics on social media said it sounded like a desperate move given his plunging popularity in the polls and growing signs that the GOP will lose their majorities in the House and possibly even the Senate.
Political data analyst Nate Silver this week said Democrats have an 85-90% chance of winning the House, and a 40-45% chance of taking the Senate, where the map is less favorable.
Given that environment, critics said Trump’s decision to hold a “midterm convention” ― which he called “a RALLY like none other” ― felt like a move likely to backfire given the combination of his growing unpopularity and rising inflation rates.
Even the decision to host it in Dallas could be seen as a reaction to the unexpectedly tight race in Texas.