President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE shared a photo of himself alongside Republican congressional leaders at the White House on Wednesday, as the group met for a private dinner. 

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy(R-Calif.), House Majority Whip Steve Scalise Stephen (Steve) Joseph ScaliseHouse GOP slated to unveil agenda ahead of election House panel details 'serious' concerns around Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin elections Scalise hit with ethics complaint over doctored Barkan video MORE (R-La.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) were all in attendance. 

In his tweet, Trump said there was "Lots to discuss as we continue MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" 

Honored to have Republican Congressional Leadership join me at the @WhiteHouse this evening.  Lots to discuss as we continue MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!  pic.twitter.com/b9z5Nfdkcl — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018

The dinner has been planned for several days, and comes amid another tumultuous week in Washington. 

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Trump's photo comes just hours after Ryan announced he would not run for elected office in 2018, kickstarting a scramble among congressional Republicans to replace him. 

McCarthy and Scalise, both present at the dinner, are reportedly vying for Ryan's spot. 

Ryan's announcement deepened fears among Republicans going into the midterms.  The Wisconsin Republican's seat adds to those the party must defend in 2018 as dozens of GOP retirements and resignations open opportunities for Democrats.