Washington, July 1 -- In an unprecedented move to consolidate political momentum, the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections.

Announcing the decision on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the two-day gathering will take place in Dallas, Texas, on 9 and 10 September.

Describing the upcoming event as a historic milestone for the political landscape, Trump wrote, "BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas -- one of my favourite places in the world. It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly historic event."

The President noted ...