Trump Sets Monday Midterm Speech at Lincoln Pool

The White House confirmed on Sunday that President Donald Trump will speak at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon.

The address serves as his closing argument for the upcoming midterm elections. Officials familiar with the event said the president plans to use the speech to promote his renovation projects in the capital. He will also highlight the reopening of the Reflecting Pool.

Trump first mentioned the potential venue while deplaning from Air Force One in Iowa for a Sunday rally. He told reporters he wanted to show how beautiful the site is. We might hold it tomorrow or something, Trump said without providing specific details at the time.

Hours later, the formal announcement followed. The choice of location marks a shift from his recent campaign strategy. Over the past month, the president staged more than 25 rallies in largely conservative areas. Those events aimed to help the Republican Party overcome his low approval ratings.

Polls suggest Democrats may perform well on election night. Factors cited include the Iran war, high energy prices, and rising cost of living. The Lincoln Memorial speech offers one of the president's final chances to pitch to prospective voters.

The event is scheduled for Monday afternoon. The Reflecting Pool will serve as the backdrop for the remarks.