Former President Donald Trump met with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club to discuss politics and strategy, just five months before the election, according to lawmakers who spoke with the Daily Caller.

House Republicans sang Happy Birthday to Trump as he entered the room one day before he turns 78 and gifted him the game ball from the Republicans’ 31-11 victory in Wednesday’s Congressional Baseball Game before he spoke.

In his remarks, Trump quipped that the performance of the Democrats’ outfield in the game was a bigger help to Republicans than anything they could have done themselves. He also mentioned that The Washington Post’s readership was down 50 percent, which was met with cheers. Trump then mentioned his plans to conduct 100 tele town halls for House candidates, referring to the tele town halls as a “secret weapon,” according to a source familiar with the discussion.

At one point during the discussion, Trump took a jab at political operative Jeff Roe, remarking that Roe performs surgery on candidates’ wallets. Roe supported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ primary bid against Trump and faced widespread criticism for accumulating significant funds without delivering positive results, the DC reported.

The former president made a noteworthy comment about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Trump recounted that Pelosi’s daughter suggested that he and Pelosi would have made a good pair if not for their political involvement. However, Trump humorously remarked that he believes Pelosi is much older than he is. Pelosi is currently 84 years old.

Trump then took a swipe at those who voted to impeach him, noting that all but one had been removed from office. The source informed the Caller that Trump had overlooked Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse. The 2024 frontrunner also told House Republicans that tariffs will be a top priority.

Trump commented on the changes to the Republican National Committee (RNC), praising Michael Whatley and daughter-in-law Lara Trump for their transformation of the RNC. He mentioned selecting Whatley due to his performance as NCGOP Chair.

Since the changes, the RNC and the Trump campaign have experienced their most successful fundraising of the cycle yet, breaking their own donation website after Trump’s conviction in Manhattan.

Trump then took questions and comments from attending House lawmakers. He will next meet with Senate Republicans at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Caller added.