Reflecting Pool: Trump closes midterms with repair tour
The President visited the Lincoln Memorial on Monday to announce the completion of the pool's restoration, days before voters head to the polls.
By Ana Castro ·
President Donald Trump visited the Lincoln Memorial on Monday to announce the completion of repairs to the Reflecting Pool. The visit occurred one day before the 2026 midterm elections. Trump had recently concluded a campaign tour that included nearly 30 rallies.
The Interior Department spent months finishing the project. Trump claimed vandalism played a role in the damage. He praised the agency's staff for their work on the site. "The people from Interior have been incredible," he said. "And the pool is now better and more beautiful than it’s ever been before. And we’re very proud of it."
Trump used the appearance to deliver his final message to voters. He described the upcoming vote as the most important in his lifetime. He criticized the Democratic slate, calling it the most extreme and dangerous in American history.
Voters have told pollsters that the high cost of living is their top concern. Trump did not address that specific issue during his remarks. Instead, he highlighted what he described as a strong and resilient U.S. economy.
Republicans hold a thin majority in Congress. Historical trends show that the party in power usually loses seats during midterm elections. Trump expressed hope that his party would defy that pattern. Recent polls indicate that Democrats may achieve strong success in this cycle.
The election will determine which party controls Congress for the next two years.
