Midterm Election Context

Democrats and Republicans made their final pitch to voters on Monday in the run-up to Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections.

Polling Predictions

Early polling suggests Democrats will likely win back control of the U.S. House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate.

Trump’s Approval Rating

Dissatisfaction with high inflation rates has dropped Trump’s approval rating to 38 percent.

Economic Impact

The cost of living for the average American household has grown by around $2,000 since the war began.

Iran War Consequences

Products from batteries to medical supplies to sulfur have borne the brunt of the U.S.-Iran war.

Trump’s Speech Focus

Trump spent the bulk of his remarks discussing topsoil, graffiti stains, piping, algae, limestone, and other construction elements.

Trump’s Veto Threat

Trump has already vowed to 'veto everything' if Democrats take back Congress.

“veto everything”

Pardons and Ballot Issues

Trump did not rule out issuing preemptive pardons to his aides and allies, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

Mail-in Ballot Challenge

The administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily block around 20,000 mail-in ballots from counting in California.

Trump’s Iran Stance

Trump rejected Iran’s two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks.

Iran’s Proposal

Iran announced a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States.

Trump’s Election Comment

Trump said, 'We have to keep our Congress strong, free, a little bit of apple pie'.

“we have to keep our congress strong, free, a little bit of apple pie”

Trump’s Security Reference

Trump added, 'We’re not looking to have a jihadist be in our Senate'.

“we’re not looking to have a jihadist be in our senate”

Election Outcome

Trump’s capital renovations speech came as polls predicted Democratic wins in the U.S. midterm elections.