The almost certain approval of Judge Brett M Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court is just one highlight of a week that also included the president finalizing a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, fulfilling a key campaign promise. Additionally, the most recent jobs report revealed the lowest unemployment rate since 1969. While these events do not change the chaotic nature of Trump's presidency, they provide him with a positive narrative to take into the upcoming midterm elections. With the Mueller investigation quiet during campaign season, Trump has an opportunity to shift the focus to more favorable topics. According to David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President Obama, this has been a good week for Trump after many bad ones. He may claim to always be a winner, but he must have had some significant victories to boast about. The positive aspects include job numbers, considerations beyond wages, and the post-NAFTA agreement. However, even in his aggressive presidency, successes have come with consequences. His harsh negotiating tactics have damaged relations with Canada, and the battle over Kavanaugh's nomination has caused division in America, fueled by gender politics that Trump seemed to support and anger from both sides. The impact of Kavanaugh's nomination is mixed, with the potential to strengthen Trump's Senate majority but jeopardize the House. President Donald Trump discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in the Rose Garden, with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer holding his notes. The New York Times reported that Trump is the first president in American history who has never had any experience in public office or the military. This lack of experience has hindered his ability to achieve his goals, such as repealing Obama's health care law, implementing stricter immigration regulations, building a wall along the Mexican border, and bringing peace to the Middle East. While he has been successful in ending agreements, such as the Asian-Pacific trade pact, global climate change accord, and nuclear deal with Iran, he has struggled to negotiate new ones as promised. His most notable legislative accomplishment was the tax-cutting package from last year, which was largely crafted by Republican congressional leaders with their own motivations. However, in recent weeks, Trump was able to finalize a revised trade agreement with South Korea and replace NAFTA with Canada and Mexico, achievements that once seemed unlikely. The unemployment rate dropping to 3.7 percent was based on the economic recovery inherited from Obama, although Trump does not acknowledge this. The strong economy has become a key political asset for him. Additionally, with Kavanaugh nearing confirmation, Trump demonstrated his ability to successfully push through a significant nomination that many thought would fail due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Overall, it has been a successful week for him. "We are very excited," stated Kellyanne Conway, his counselor, during an interview. She believes that his determination, persistence, and commitment to his campaign promises and principles are finally paying off. Some Republican activists have noted that Trump's success proves that going against conventional wisdom can be successful. Ben Domenech, the publisher of The Federalist, a conservative news site, mentioned that President Trump has taken many risks, most of which have turned out positively. He added that even a poor gambler can have a lucky streak. The true test of a skilled gambler is revealed when luck runs out. While the White House celebrated recent victories, their opponents felt the sting of defeat. Critics argue that Trump's decisions have been controversial, such as appointing a Supreme Court justice accused of sexual assault and engaging in trade deals that have been overhyped. Despite this, some believe that Trump's efforts to update trade agreements are necessary, though they could have been executed more smoothly. As Trump's successes continue, the upcoming election will determine if his support will grow, as his approval ratings remain low compared to past presidents at this point in their term. Patti Solis Doyle, who served as Hillary Clinton's campaign manager in 2008, expressed that Independents are particularly fed up with the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the current situation. Despite acknowledging the strong economy and Trump's accomplishments, such as appointing conservative judges and fulfilling campaign promises on trade, tax cuts, and immigration enforcement, she raised concerns about the consequences, such as tariff wars, family separations, and a growing deficit. Trump is expected to ramp up his campaigning in the near future. He will be traveling to Kansas on Saturday and will be on the road for six of the next eight days, focusing on energetic arena rallies to rally his conservative supporters with passionate speeches. Democrats have been more energized for months leading up to the midterm elections, aiming to take control of the House and potentially the Senate from Trump's party. While conservatives were motivated during the battle for Kavanaugh, Democrats may now be more motivated to vote out of anger, especially women upset about the dismissal of sexual assault allegations. It remains uncertain if Trump will be able to stay focused on his key political points, as he tends to drift off to other subjects, even when discussing important topics like the new trade agreement, USMCA. One constant in Trump's presidency is how rapidly the narrative shifts from week to week or day to day. New stories of political drama, international conflicts, or investigative revelations could overshadow any message of progress leading up to the Nov 6 election. As Axelrod pointed out, it is uncertain how these events will impact the election in a month's time, as a month is a long time in the Trump era.