Donald Trump says "We’ll defend our country, our culture and our heritage" in pre-midterm pitch

President Donald Trump made the remark at a press conference on the Monday before the midterm elections, where he presented his final campaign pitch. The appearance was mostly about the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but Trump also promoted his tariff program and other administration measures, asserted that the economy during his tenure had outperformed every previous period, and criticized Democrats. Voters were set to decide which party controls Congress, a result that would establish how far lawmakers could limit his second-term executive authority. According to the report, polls showed his approval slipping over fuel costs, inflation and the war with Iran, while the cost of everyday goods was the leading concern for many voters. The remark came as he pressed his case before voting began.