Trump: In two years, the United States will host "the largest airshow in the world."

US President Donald Trump, during a visit to Florida, sought to play down the Republicans' heavy midterm election losses, promoting a new US airshow plan as proof that his economic agenda is revitalizing American industry. Friday's event at the Kennedy Space Center was Trump's first scheduled public speech since Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday and suffered defeats in several key state-level races. Speaking at the UP Summita transportation and aerospace investor conferenceTrump threw his support behind NASA's plan to rival established airshows in the UK, France, and Dubai, where numerous companies unveil new aircraft and finalize orders. Trump promised that in about two years the US will host "the largest airshow in the world," attracting top industry players. "All the big airlines and companies will be there, Boeing and all of them."