The almost certain confirmation of Judge Brett M Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court marks the end of a week in which the president also finalized a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, a promise he made during his campaign. The most recent jobs report, released on Friday, showed that unemployment is at its lowest point since 1969. While these developments do not change the basic nature of a presidency that has been characterized by chaos and scandal, they provide Trump with a positive narrative to take into the upcoming midterm elections. With the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election quieting down during the campaign season, Trump has an opportunity to shift the conversation to more favorable topics. David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Obama, noted that Trump has had a good week following a string of bad ones. He has had significant victories to boast about as a self-proclaimed constant "winner." However, even in Trump's aggressive presidency, these wins come at a cost. His tough negotiating tactics have damaged the relationship with Canada, and the battle over Kavanaugh's nomination has divided America further. The impact of Kavanaugh has sparked more controversy and could potentially help Trump in the Senate but harm his chances in the House, according to Axelrod. President Donald Trump spoke about the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement while US trade representative Robert Lighthizer held his notes in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 1, 2018. Trump, the first president in American history without prior public office or military experience, has struggled due to his lack of familiarity with government operations, legislation, and diplomacy. His efforts to achieve goals such as repealing Obamacare, tightening immigration regulations, building a border wall, and bringing peace to the Middle East have been hindered by his inexperience. Despite his success in dismantling agreements like the Asian-Pacific trade pact, global climate change accord, and Iran nuclear deal, he has not made any progress in negotiating new replacements. His most important achievement in terms of legislation was the tax-cutting package passed last year, which was largely shaped by Republican congressional leaders with their own motivations. However, in recent weeks, Trump has managed to finalize a revised trade agreement with South Korea and replace NAFTA with Canada and Mexico, accomplishments that once seemed out of reach. The unemployment rate continuing to decrease to 3.7 percent is a result of the economic recovery from Obama's presidency, which Trump does not recognize, but the strong economy has become one of his main political advantages. With Kavanaugh close to being confirmed, Trump has demonstrated his ability to push through a significant nomination that many believed would fail due to allegations of sexual misconduct. "It has been a great week..." Kellyanne Conway, his counselor, expressed excitement in an interview, stating that she is thrilled about the positive outcomes resulting from President Trump's perseverance, tenacity, and commitment to his campaign promises and principles. Republican activists have noted that Trump's success in defying conventional wisdom demonstrates that taking risks can be beneficial. Ben Domenech, publisher of The Federalist, a conservative news site, acknowledged that although President Trump has taken many risks, most of them have been successful, suggesting that even someone with poor luck can experience a winning streak. The true test of a skilled gambler is revealed when the dice settle. While the White House celebrated, their opponents mourned. Critics argue that Trump is appointing a man accused of sexual assault to the Supreme Court, damaging relationships with neighboring countries for a trade deal with exaggerated benefits, and taking credit for the economy while increasing the deficit. Despite these criticisms, some, like James J. Blanchard, former ambassador to Canada, acknowledge the positive aspects of Trump's actions, such as updating trade agreements. However, many doubt Trump's ability to repair relations. The success Trump has experienced may impact his support on the campaign trail in the coming weeks. Despite his low approval ratings, the outcome of the upcoming election remains uncertain. 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 in the current political climate. Despite the positive aspects such as a strong economy and fulfilling campaign promises, she raised concerns about the consequences such as tariff wars, family separations, and a growing deficit. Trump is planning to ramp up his campaigning efforts in the near future. He will travel to Kansas on Saturday and spend six of the next eight days on the road, primarily holding lively arena rallies to excite his conservative supporters with passionate speeches. Democrats have been more energized for months, aiming to take control of the House and possibly the Senate from Trump's party in the midterm elections. While conservatives were fired up over the battle for Kavanaugh, Democrats may now be more motivated to vote out of anger at the outcome, particularly women who are upset about the dismissal of sexual assault allegations. It remains uncertain whether Trump can effectively focus on his key political points, as seen this week when he veered off topic while discussing the new trade agreement, which he named the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. One constant observation during the Trump presidency is the rapid shift in the narrative from week to week or even day to day. The emergence of new stories about internal conflicts, international disputes, or revelations from ongoing investigations could overshadow any progress leading up to the Nov 6 election. According to Axelrod, it is uncertain how these factors will impact the political landscape in a month, which seems like a long time in the current era of Trump.