President Trump to deliver final midterm message at Reflecting Pool

WASHINGTON (7News) — President Donald Trump is making his final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks Monday afternoon at the Reflecting Pool, putting the spotlight on the $14 million renovation project, which has faced questions and criticism over its cost and construction issues.

The appearance marks an unconventional end to Trump’s midterm campaign push, with the president choosing to deliver his closing message in D.C. rather than holding a final rally in a battleground state.

Trump first floated the idea Sunday while speaking to reporters after arriving in Iowa aboard Air Force One.

“We might hold it tomorrow or something,” Trump said, adding that an appearance at the site would “show how beautiful it is.”

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The Associated Press reports that a source familiar with the plans said Trump’s speech is expected to focus on the agenda he and Republican lawmakers have advanced since the beginning of his second term. He is also expected to highlight his administration’s restoration and beautification projects in the nation’s capital.

Road closures planned around Lincoln Memorial

Drivers should expect temporary road closures throughout parts of Washington on Monday as authorities prepare for the event.

Closures are expected to begin around 6 a.m. and continue until approximately 4 p.m., although some restrictions could begin earlier or remain in place longer depending on law enforcement operations.

Beginning at 6 a.m., the following closures will be in effect:

• 23rd Street and Independence Avenue: No traffic toward Lincoln Memorial Circle
• 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue: No southbound traffic onto 23rd Street
• Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue: No southbound traffic onto Henry Bacon Drive

Additional closures are expected to begin at 1 p.m., including:

• Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue: No southbound traffic toward Ohio Drive
• F Street: No northbound traffic onto Ohio Drive
• 17th Street and Constitution Avenue: No southbound traffic onto 17th Street
• Independence Avenue: No westbound traffic
• Maine Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Place: No westbound traffic toward Independence Avenue
• Ohio Drive and East Basin Drive: No traffic toward Independence Avenue
• West Potomac Parkway: No traffic toward Independence Avenue
• Memorial Bridge at its west end: No traffic into the District

Officials said additional closures could be implemented as needed.

All closures are expected to be lifted by 4 p.m.