Can Trump defy history? The big battles shaping US midterms

On November 2, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed a final midterms pitch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., as reported by The Logoff. With the polls suggesting a likely defeat for Republicans in the midterms, Trump shifted his focus from the contentious political landscape to the pool's state and his construction projects.

During a nearly hour-long press conference with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Trump emphasized the extensive effort and subsequent opposition that the pool had faced. He urged Americans to vote in the midterms, despite the likelihood that he would not be a candidate in the elections.

Trump acknowledged that the president usually does not win the midterms, yet he expressed satisfaction with the "very strong shot" his party had taken. The future of the midterms remains uncertain, and as the election day approaches, the nation awaits the results that may significantly impact the political landscape.