Trump highlights Reflecting Pool repairs in final midterm speech
The short version
- Trump gave a final campaign speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool before the midterm elections.
- The pool's renovation involved replacing pipes, joints, and caulking, with costs exceeding $14 million.
- Officials cited algae problems from a failed blue coating as a key reason for the project's challenges.
- Trump showed images of the algae-clogged pool and highlighted improvements in reflectivity and infrastructure.
- The speech was criticized by some as focusing on a minor project amid major national concerns.
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- “Trump renews promise of $5K payout if GOP retains Congress in Midterm eve speech at Lincoln Reflecting Pool”
How coverage grew
First reported by Toronto Star Trump signals he’ll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problems
CBS News Trump to speak at D.C. Reflecting Pool as campaign nears finish line
The Hill Trump plans to deliver closing message at Reflecting Pool
NewsNation Watch live: Trump delivers final midterm pitch at Lincoln Memorial
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- The Hill, centreJon Stewart mocks Trump’s ‘I had it cleaned’ speech at Reflecting Pool
- The Hill, centreGOP braces for midterms wipeout as Trump rants about Reflecting Pool algae?
- The Hill, centreDemocrats will get new power to probe Trump’s DC projects if they win back the House
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningTrump pans reactions to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool midterm closeout speech
- The Times of India, right-leaningTrump unveils Lincoln Memorial pool repairs as contracts top $14m
- CBS News, left-leaningDemocratic, Republican strategists react to Trump’s Reflecting Pool speech
- CBS News, left-leaningTrump’s unusual last-minute message to voters before the midterms
- France 24, centreMidterms: Trump uses final appeal to talk about troubled Reflecting Pool
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningTrump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- GB News, right-leaningDonald Trump says midterms are the ‘most important in our lifetime’ as voters prepare to head to the polls