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Trump closes midterm campaign calling Democratic candidates ‘most dangerous ever’

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Frontado, T. E. (2026, November 2). Trump closes midterm campaign calling Democratic candidates ‘most dangerous ever’. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3373047/trump-closes-midterm-campaign-calling-democratic-candidates-most-dangerous-ever

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US President Donald Trump held a campaign event at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington to rally support for Republicans on the eve of the November 3 elections. He described the upcoming midterms as "the most important" in recent history and characterized Democratic candidates as "the most dangerous ever put up."

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President Donald Trump delivered his closing election pitch on November 1, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., despite controversy over its delayed and costly renovation. In the final days leading up to Election Day on November 3, Trump held a series of rallies across more than two dozen states, including Florida, Iowa, and Kansas, aiming to boost Republican voter turnout amid rising fuel prices and economic concerns. The Reflecting Pool event, chosen as his finale, became a symbol of the expensive projects associated with his administration. Trump's campaign emphasized attacking Democrats and highlighting his accomplishments while downplaying the renovation issues. Despite the president’s efforts, polls suggested that Republicans might face difficulties retaining control of Congress on Election Day, with Trump scheduled to spend the day at the White House rather than on the campaign trail.

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