Trump opens final speech at Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump began his last scheduled in-person speech before Election Day at the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. on Monday afternoon.

“Today I'm thrilled to announce the official opening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool”

Pool renovation was problem-plagued

The Reflecting Pool had been fenced off for months during a renovation Trump ordered.U.S.Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro told a court July thirty-first that damage was caused by a contractor's botched installation.

Trump claims vandals caused damage

Trump repeated unfounded claims that vandals were responsible for damaging the pool and delaying repairs. He lashed out at Pirro over her admission about the contractor's role.

“The pool is now better and more beautiful than it's ever been before, and we're very proud of it”

Election mentioned after 23 minutes

Trump's first explicit reference to the midterms came around the twenty-three-minute mark of his nearly hour-long speech. He called it the most important midterm in our lifetime.

“this is the last day before the midterm elections, the most important midterm, I believe, in our lifetime”

Trump attacks Democrats and touts record

Trump called the Democratic slate of candidates the most extreme and dangerous in American history. He touted his administration's record and lashed out at Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed by name.

“The Democrat Party has nominated the most extreme and dangerous slate of candidates in American history”

Trump repeats five thousand dollar claim

Trump repeated his controversial claim that if Republicans win, everybody is going to get five thousand dollars. He acknowledged that historically the sitting president's party tends to underperform in midterm elections.

“everybody is going to get $5,000”

Trump outlines broader Washington plans

Trump discussed plans to erect a massive triumphal arch in Washington and build a promenade along the Potomac River.