Fox host Jesse Watters says midterms look bad for Republicans
The gist
Fox News host Jesse Watters said on election night the results were "not a red wave" and Democrats were "having a good night."
His on-air doubts about his own side's midterm chances drew a public rebuke from Trump.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Democratic strategist James Carville appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime" for a combative interview about divisions in the Democratic Party, saying he did not respect Rep. Haley Stevens over her withdrawal of support for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
- Nov 3, 2026On The Five, Watters said he felt "like I'm about to play a game that I know I'm going to lose," adding that losing the Senate was "very much in play."
- Nov 3, 2026During Fox's election night coverage, Watters said "it's not a red wave," doubted the $5,000 checks would arrive, and said Democrats were "having a good night."