Trump pre-election pitch: Reflecting Pool, pipes and a new promenade

President Trump highlighted his administration's Reflecting Pool project, debunked claims of vandalism, and praised a new White House helipad during a Monday pre-Election Day speech. He emphasized that the pool is now better and more beautiful than ever, mentioning that they went through significant issues with vandalism but dropped charges against David Hearn, whose case was later dismissed.

Trump humorously suggested renaming the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to the "Trump Reflecting Pool" before clarifying it was a joke. Throughout the speech, he displayed photos of pipes and other materials associated with the pool's renovation. He also mentioned other White House renovation projects, such as the helipad and lawn restoration, as well as his proposed arch and promenade connecting the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.

Trump's speech, aimed at supporters ahead of the midterm elections, featured a mix of policy promises, criticism of Democrats, and claims of his own accomplishments. Despite some backlash against his projects, Trump claimed they should unite Americans. He stressed that this was the most crucial midterm election in recent memory and reiterated his plan to send $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans win the midterms.