The upcoming confirmation of Judge Brett M Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court will be the highlight of a week that also saw President Trump successfully negotiate a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and achieve record-low unemployment rates. While these accomplishments do not alter the chaotic nature of Trump's presidency, they provide him with positive talking points as he heads into crucial midterm elections. With the special counsel investigation quieting down, Trump has a chance to shift the focus to more favorable topics. According to David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Obama, this has been a good week for Trump following several difficult ones. He claimed to be a constant winner, so he must have had some significant victories to boast about. The positive aspects include job numbers, wages, and the post-NAFTA agreement. However, even in his aggressive presidency, triumphs have consequences. His tough negotiation tactics damaged the relationship with Canada, and the battle over Kavanaugh's nomination has divided America further. The nomination has sparked anger on both sides and could impact Trump's Senate and House support. At a White House press conference on Oct 1, 2018, President Trump discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while US trade representative Robert Lighthizer held his notes. Trump, who is the first president in American history to have never held public office or served in the military, has shown his lack of experience in government, legislation, and diplomacy. This has hindered his efforts to achieve goals such as repealing Obama's health care law, strengthening immigration regulations, building a border wall, and bringing peace to the Middle East. Despite being more successful in dismantling agreements, such as pulling out of the Asian-Pacific trade pact, global climate change accord, and nuclear deal with Iran, Trump has made little progress in negotiating replacements as he had promised. His most significant accomplishment in terms of legislation was the tax-cutting package from last year, which was mostly put together by Republican congressional leaders for their own reasons. However, in recent weeks, Trump has managed to finalize a revised trade agreement with South Korea and replace the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, which previously seemed out of his reach. The unemployment rate falling to 3.7 percent is a result of the economic recovery he inherited from Obama, although he does not acknowledge this. The strong economy has become one of his most important political assets. Additionally, with Kavanaugh close to confirmation on Saturday, he 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 great week for Trump. "We are very excited," said Kellyanne Conway, his advisor, in an interview. "It demonstrates that his determination, persistence, and commitment to his campaign promises and principles are yielding positive results." Certain Republican activists believe that Trump has proven that going against traditional beliefs can be successful. "President Trump has taken many risks," stated Ben Domenech, who is the publisher of The Federalist, a conservative news website. "The majority of them have been successful. Even someone who is not skilled at gambling can have a winning streak." The true test of a skilled gambler is revealed when the dice stop rolling. While the White House celebrated recent victories, critics lamented the decisions made by the president. They argue that he is appointing a Supreme Court justice accused of sexual assault, strained relationships with neighboring countries for a trade deal of questionable impact, and is taking credit for the economy while increasing the deficit in a way that goes against conservative principles. Despite these criticisms, some, like former ambassador James J. Blanchard, acknowledge the importance of updating trade agreements but criticize the unnecessary drama surrounding it. It remains to be seen if Trump's recent successes will translate into support on the campaign trail, as his approval ratings are currently low for a president at this point in his term. Patti Solis Doyle, who managed Hillary Clinton's campaign in 2008, stated that Independents are particularly fed up with the chaos and uncertainty brought about by the current administration. Despite the positive aspects such as a strong economy and Trump fulfilling his campaign promises, Doyle points out the negative consequences such as tariff wars, family separations, and a large deficit. Trump is planning to intensify his campaigning efforts in the upcoming weeks. He is traveling to Kansas on Saturday and will be away from home for six out of the next eight days, mostly attending lively arena rallies where he energizes his conservative supporters with passionate speeches. The upcoming midterm elections will be determined by voter turnout, with Democrats showing high levels of enthusiasm as they aim to take control of the House and possibly the Senate from Trump's party. While conservatives were fired up during the battle over Kavanaugh's confirmation, Democrats may now be more motivated to vote out of frustration with the result, particularly women who feel that allegations of sexual assault were not taken seriously. It remains uncertain whether Trump will be able to stay focused on his key political points, as he tends to veer off topic, as seen this week when he shifted from discussing the new trade agreement, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), to other subjects. One constant in the Trump presidency is how rapidly the narrative shifts, whether on a weekly or daily basis. The influx of new stories about palace intrigue, international conflicts, or investigative revelations could easily overshadow any message of progress leading up to the Nov 6 election. According to Axelrod, it is uncertain how these events will impact the election in a month, as that is a long time in the current political climate.