From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
Trump's Final Midterm Pitch at Reflecting Pool
Trump rallies Republicans before midterms at Reflecting Pool amid renovation chaos.
In brief
Trump rallies Republicans before midterms at Reflecting Pool amid renovation chaos. Trump delivered a final speech at Washington's Reflecting Pool to rally Republicans against expected Democratic gains in midterms, despite his renovation project facing setbacks. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Trump's final speech
Trump delivered a final speech at Washington's Reflecting Pool to rally Republicans against expected Democratic gains in midterms.
Reflecting Pool renovation
Trump's $15 million renovation project faced repeated setbacks blamed on saboteurs without evidence.
Democratic gains expected
Polls show Democrats poised to seize the House of Representatives and within reach of the Senate in the Nov 3 vote.
Economic dissatisfaction
Americans increasingly dissatisfied with the economy while Trump's approval ratings hit record lows.
Senate race dynamics
Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats to take control, flipping states Trump carried by double digits two years ago.
Election day developments
A record 54 million people have already cast ballots by Tuesday, with $11 billion in advertising spent.
Trump's contingency plan
Trump vowed to veto everything if Republicans lost, but would make deals if he won the House.
The headline
Trump delivered a final speech at Washington's Reflecting Pool to rally Republicans against expected Democratic gains in midterms, despite his renovation project facing setbacks.
