Trump made lengthy remarks that were not devoted to the defeat of the Republican Party in the midterm elections, but to the justification of building a huge ballroom in the White House. The president initially had no public events on his schedule, but he summoned reporters at the last minute. He also briefly answered questions about the elections, insisting: "If I ran, I would win."

Trump made lengthy remarks that were not devoted to the defeat of the Republican Party in the midterm elections, but to the justification of building a huge ballroom in the White House. The president initially had no public events on his schedule, but he summoned reporters at the last minute. He also briefly answered questions about the elections, insisting: "If I ran, I would win."