Trump to Deliver Midterm Speech at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington

President Donald Trump will speak at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on Monday afternoon. The White House confirmed the event on Sunday after the president hinted at the location earlier in the day.

Trump described the choice of venue as a way to display the site's beauty. He told reporters while deplaning from Air Force One in Iowa, 'We might hold it tomorrow or something.' The formal announcement followed hours later.

The speech is expected to serve as a 'closing argument' for the midterm elections. Trump plans to highlight his renovation projects in Washington, D.C., including the reopening of the Reflecting Pool.

This event marks a shift in the president's campaign strategy. For the past month, Trump has held more than 25 rallies in largely conservative areas. Those events aim to help the Republican Party overcome low approval ratings and polling data that favors Democrats.

Polls suggest that issues like the Iran war, high energy prices, and rising costs of living could drive Democratic gains on election night. Trump's remarks in Washington will be one of his final chances to address prospective voters directly.