Trump reacts to midterm results
The gist
President Trump said Democrats "did a good job" and blamed GOP candidates for midterm losses.
His reaction sets the tone for how he'll govern with Democrats winning.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Trump reacts to the results for the first time Tuesday night as a blue wave began to take shape, posting on Truth Social: "I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!"
- Nov 4, 2026In a Fox News interview that aired early Wednesday, Trump said Democrats "did a good job" in their campaigns and blamed GOP candidates for the losses.
- Nov 4, 2026Trump speaks to several media outlets reacting to substantial Democratic wins across the country, including in key battleground states and districts; he says he hopes to work with Democrats while emphasizing he will veto anything Democrats try to pass in Congress.