President Trump delivers his midterm “closing argument” Monday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. The White House confirmed the speech hours after Trump floated the idea to reporters, saying he chose the site to “show how beautiful it is.” He’s expected to highlight his D.C. renovation projects and the pool’s recent reopening.
The event marks a deliberate change in strategy. Over the past month, Trump has held more than 25 rallies, mostly in conservative-leaning areas. Monday’s speech trades that schedule for a single, symbolic setting in the nation’s capital, one of his final opportunities to make his case before the midterms.
The stakes are high. Polls have shown Democrats with advantages on issues including the Iran war, energy prices and the cost of living, and the GOP is hoping a shift in approach can counter low approval numbers. As voters here on the Suncoast head to the polls, we want to hear from you: does a speech like this change how you view the race, or is the cost of living the only thing on your mind?
