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Trump pivots to D.C. construction projects post-midterm losses

Following significant midterm election losses, President Trump has shifted his focus to construction projects in Washington D.C. He held an unscheduled press event to discuss architectural changes, including a proposed Triumphal Arch and expansion of a golf course. Despite criticism, Trump stated his commitment to maintaining the White House and the capital's appearance, asserting it does not detract from his work on economic and domestic policy issues. AI

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Trump pivots to D.C. construction projects post-midterm losses

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Forget the midterm ballots. Trump is back to ballrooms.

    <p>Republicans barely had time to absorb their sweeping <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/midterm-takeaways-blue-wave-trump-democrats" target="_blank">midterm losses</a> before President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a…