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Trump makes case ahead of the midterms, touts his D.C. renovations and insults Democrats

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President Trump held final campaign rallies before the midterm elections, advocating for Republican candidates aiming to maintain control of Congress. During these events, he highlighted improvements made to federal buildings and criticized Democrats.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 3, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered his final campaign speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., ahead of the midterm elections. The event highlighted the completion of a controversial renovation project that cost over $14 million, far exceeding the original estimate of under $2 million. Despite criticism for focusing on construction projects instead of policy issues, Trump defended the work as necessary and quick to execute. Polls suggested Republicans might face difficulties in retaining control of Congress during the elections.

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President Trump attended his last rallies ahead of the midterms, making the case for Republicans vying to retain their party's power in Congress.

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2026-11-02 · CBS News

Trump makes case ahead of the midterms, touts his D.C. renovations and insults Democrats · assertive framing

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President Trump attended his last rallies ahead of the midterms, making the case for Republicans vying to retain their party's power in Congress. asserted

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CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports. asserted

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