Americans are just hours away from heading to the polls for the US midterm elections, with Trump unleashing a fierce broadside against Democrats in his final speech before the polls open. Earlier on Monday (11/02), the US president officially reopened the Reflecting Pool — a project plagued by construction setbacks and design changes since he first announced its renovation. The landmark is the iconic artificial pool in Washington, D.C., in which the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial are reflected. During his remarks, however, Trump wasted no time attacking his political opponents, branding Democratic nominees as “extreme and dangerous candidates.”
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Trump blasts Democrats: “They support jihadists and the Muslim Brotherhood”
After spending roughly 20 minutes on the Reflecting Pool, Trump pivoted sharply to the midterm elections. He described them as “the most important midterm elections, I believe, of our lives,” arguing that Democratic candidates are “extremely dangerous” because — in his words — they support jihadists, the Muslim Brotherhood, and “others you can’t even imagine.”
Trump went on to lambaste what he called Democratic candidates who support “abhorrent policies,” making specific reference to their stances on immigration and transgender rights. “We will defend our country, our culture, and our heritage for future generations,” the president declared. “We fought for 250 years to make this country great — we’re not going to let it be torn down by a bunch of failed people from the Democratic Party,” he added.
Trump: “The Democrat Party has nominated some of the most extreme and dangerous slate of candidates in American history … We fought for 250 years to make it great, we’re not going to let it be torn down by a bunch of people that have failed everywhere they’ve been.” https://t.co/9HCiTZhfGb
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) November 2, 2026
Special mention of Greenland and Denmark
Trump also touted what he called his administration’s achievements, including the claim that “we have Greenland — thank you to Denmark and Europe for making that possible.” He further insisted that he had kept “every promise he ever made.”
Trump: We also have Greenland now. We want to thank Denmark and Europe for making that possible. https://t.co/VwMI7NI1w0
— Clash Report (@clashreport) November 2, 2026
Trump also accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters in Alaska by placing a candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot — someone he called a “fake” candidate — and characterized the move as “election fraud.” The Alaska ballot includes a Daniel J. Sullivan, a little-known independent candidate running without party backing, alongside incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The senator’s allies have accused Democrats of deliberately exploiting the name similarity to mislead voters.
What he said about the Reflecting Pool
“Today I am announcing that the pool is open again,” Trump told the crowd at the start of his remarks, calling it “a very special place” at the heart of the US capital. He revealed that his team had “seriously considered renaming it the Trump Reflecting Pool” — though he quickly reassured the audience it was a joke. “We’ll announce something tomorrow. I’m sure Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will have a lot of fun making that announcement,” he said, adding: “I’m just kidding.”
Trump: “We’re giving serious thought to changing the name to the Trump Reflecting Pool” https://t.co/CvndgMhZfK
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 2, 2026
Trump maintained from the outset that the pool “had never worked properly” for “generations” and spent considerable time detailing the renovation challenges — from persistent leaks to algae problems. He repeatedly took aim at his predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden, claiming they spent enormous sums yet the problems persisted and the pool remained “a swamp.” Today, he declared, it is “a work of art.”
“I got involved over the last few months, we did great work, and we even caught vandals,” Trump said, noting that “we’ve also restored many monuments across Washington — most importantly, we’ve dramatically cut crime in the city.” On the cost, Trump emphasized that the renovation came in at a fraction of what Obama and previous administrations had spent, and he displayed photos of the construction work throughout his remarks.
Trump on the Reflecting Pool: “We went through a lot with vandalism. The vandalism was unprecedented. People don’t like talking about it.” https://t.co/9mhZNdPpTZ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 2, 2026
“Crime in Washington is down nearly 90%”
Trump also claimed that Washington, D.C. had been transformed from one of America’s most dangerous cities into one of its safest. “Perhaps the most important thing we fixed is crime — it’s down nearly 90%,” he said. “It’ll get to 100%. If such a thing is possible, it’ll get very close to 100%,” he added, emphasizing: “I kept every promise I made.” He did not, however, present any data or specific figures to substantiate the claim.
“A deal with Iran is possible”
Trump also used the speech to address — and justify — the conflict with Iran, while leaving the door open to a potential diplomatic agreement with Tehran. The president argued that the world would be “a completely different place” if Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons. He also claimed that Tehran is currently experiencing its highest inflation rate in 15 years compared to any other country, a fact he said is pushing Iran to seek a deal with the United States. “They want to make a deal,” Trump said, adding that such an outcome “could become a reality.”
At the same time, he insisted that Iran’s nuclear program had already been dealt a decisive blow by prior US military operations. “We stopped that about a year ago with those beautiful B-2 bombers, which hit every single target and dropped hundreds of tons of ordnance on everything,” he said.
“America is ready to move forward, ready to vote”
On the economy and the cost of living — issues that rank high on voters’ minds ahead of the elections — Trump claimed that personal incomes have reached an all-time high while poverty rates are at historic lows. He also promised that, should Republicans prevail at the polls, every adult American would receive $5,000 to be spent exclusively on domestically produced goods.
Turning to tomorrow’s election, Trump urged voters to back Republican candidates, stressing the need to “keep our Congress strong, free, with a little bit of that traditional American culture.” “I’ve traveled all across this country. America is ready to move forward, ready to vote,” he concluded.
“The biggest single-day drop in oil prices ever”
Trump also addressed the recent drop in oil prices, claiming it represented the largest single-day decline in history — even as prices remain at elevated levels overall.
“Today oil dropped $10, the biggest drop in history. There has never been another day where the price fell that much — $10,” the president said, speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump predicted further declines, linking them directly to the outcome of the conflict with Iran. “Prices will fall even further as we win against Iran — and we are winning easily,” he said.
Plans for Washington, D.C.
Wrapping up — following brief remarks from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — Trump outlined a sweeping vision for architectural and construction projects planned for the US capital.
Among the most striking proposals is a triumphal arch to be built in Washington, which Trump said would also incorporate military infrastructure with expanded drone capabilities.
“In terms of aesthetic impact, it will be the most beautiful arch in the world — even more impressive than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris,” Trump declared.
He also referenced plans for a promenade along the Potomac River, the construction of the “National Garden of American Heroes” — a previously announced project featuring hundreds of statues — and the renovation of a nearby golf course to bring it up to world-class standards.
“We have planned many great things for Washington. I could talk about everything we’re planning for the entire country, but there simply isn’t enough time,” the president concluded.
