Trump closes campaign as voters decide control of Congress

Donald Trump closed his campaign Monday at Washington’s Reflecting Pool as voters prepared to decide control of Congress in midterm elections that could shape the final two years of his presidency and the 2028 race. The outcome was not known as polls opened Tuesday, November 3. Trump’s speech focused largely on renovations to the pool and other plans for Washington, with little discussion of the national economy, a leading concern for voters, according to reports of his remarks. The Justice Department acknowledged in court that the pool’s new blue liner peeled and detached because of a rushed repair job. Trump also repeated claims that the renovation had been sabotaged, which were described as false in one account. Democrats centered their closing campaign message on economic frustrations, including high prices, while Republicans portrayed their opponents as dangerous or extreme. The parties were competing for control of Congress and governors’ offices. If Democrats gain control of either chamber, they have said they would investigate the administration’s policies and conduct. A Republican hold would strengthen Trump’s position and influence within his party. The election also...