What President Trump said after Republicans lost control of Congress via the 2026 midterm elections...By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader
Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Following the November 3, 2026 midterm elections —in which Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate—Republican President Donald Trump (pictured) addressed the losses across several media interviews, social media posts, and a White House event. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] (Note: Sherrod Brown of Ohio regained a US Senate seat via the midterm elections, defeating his opponent, Republican incumbent Jon Husted, whom President Trump appointed to the seat two years ago when JD Vance was elected vice president. According to reports from outlets, including The New York Times , PBS NewsHour , and ABC News , Trump deflected personal blame for the defeat, cited high gas prices from the war in Iran, and expressed a willingness to work with Democrats while threatening to use his veto power. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] Deflecting Personal Responsibility Not on the ballot. In an election night interview with F...