Trump on Midterm Elections: Denies Power Weakening, Calls Polling Dip "Fake News"

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20) – During an interview with Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back on suggestions his presidential term is drawing to a close, asserting he still has two and a half years left in office. Rejecting the prevailing view that a president’s party typically loses control of the House during their second-term midterms, Trump dismissed that narrative as rooted in "fake polls." He claimed his approval numbers are solid, boasting a 25-point lead over any potential opponent. The president noted he has "very significant, very influential" goals to accomplish in the next two and a half years, including addressing what he sees as negative shortcomings and building on existing achievements. Additionally, Trump announced he is constructing what he called "one of the world’s greatest banquet halls and safety nets" — a facility outfitted with bulletproof glass, a drone-defended roof, and a rooftop helicopter pad. He stated no Senate approval is required for the project, as funding will come from his personal resources and partnerships with companies like Apple and Microsoft, avoiding the need for taxpayer appropriations. Trump further claimed Washington, D.C. has transformed dramatically, shifting from what he previously labeled a "death trap" to one of the safest cities in the United States.