Trump says he was surprised by the Democrats' strong midterm victory and will not change his approach
Donald Trump said he is prepared to work with Democrats and acknowledged that Democrats did good work. He admitted his party might lose seats in the US midterm elections and blamed Republican losses on his absence from the ballot. Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections. Several media outlets said Democrats will win both congressional chambers.
- Donald Trump said he is prepared to work with Democrats.
- Donald Trump admitted his party might lose seats in the US midterm elections.
- Several US media outlets stated Democrats will win control of both congressional chambers.
- Donald Trump said the first two years of his second term were the most successful period in any president's history.
- James Talarico won the Senate race against Ken Paxton.
- Democrats flipped Senate seats in at least six states.
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