Trump to make midterm closing argument at Lincoln Reflecting Pool

President Trump, a light-haired man in a dark suit and blue tie stands at a podium with a microphone, in front of a large American flag backdrop. — President Trump in Corinth, Mississippi, last week. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

President Trump will deliver a closing midterm election message at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on Monday, a White House official tells Axios.

Why it matters: Trump's speech comes as Republicans make their final pitch to voters ahead of elections that will determine control of Congress.

Zoom in: Trump is scheduled to give his "closing message before the Midterms" at 2pm ET and will highlight the accomplishments of his administration and congressional Republicans, according to the official.

The speech will also address his administration's efforts in D.C. and "restoring our Great Capital," the official said.

Context: The Reflecting Pool has been a focus of Trump's efforts to renovate landmarks in the nation's capital, but the project has been dogged by controversy over botched repairs and allegations of vandalism.

Trump criticized his own Justice Department for dropping vandalism charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, whose case was later permanently dismissed after prosecutors acknowledged that faulty installation caused the damage.

What we're watching: Whether Trump uses the speech to make a broader appeal to voters or focuses on his administration's record ahead of Election Day.

Go deeper: Where midterms early voting is surging

Add Axios on Google

Trump to make midterm closing argument at Lincoln Reflecting Pool

What to read next