President Trump used a pre-Election Day speech to highlight his administration's "Reflecting Pool project," asserting its improved beauty. He revived debunked claims of vandalism to the pool, despite his Justice Department dropping charges and a judge attributing damage to faulty installation. Trump jokingly suggested renaming the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to the "Trump Reflecting Pool." He presented images of pool materials and claimed a graffiti number referenced former FBI Director James Comey.The speech also touched on other White House renovations, including a new helipad and lawn restoration after a UFC fight. These projects, however, have largely faced public criticism according to polls. Trump positioned the Reflecting Pool project as a unifying effort for Americans. The address often echoed a typical rally, where he promoted his immigration policies and criticized Democrats as "a party that hates America."He emphasized the upcoming midterms as critically important and reiterated a promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans won. Looking ahead, Trump outlined plans for a "triumphal arch," a promenade from the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, and golf course renovations. He concluded his argument by proclaiming a new "golden age" for America, asserting that the nation is no longer a laughingstock on the world stage.