Trump Accepts Midterm Results as Democrats Near Control of 2 Chambers
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 4
Trump Accepts Midterm Results as Democrats Near Control of 2 Chambers
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 4
Summary
Trump said late Tuesday he was “absolutely willing” to accept the midterm results and was ready to work with Democrats as returns pointed to Republican losses.
Democrats were on track to take control of both the House and Senate while Trump watched results at the White House and spoke by phone with The New York Times.
Trump blamed the setbacks on his absence from the ballot, saying the outcome reflected a race without him rather than regret over his political strategy.
He also defended his recent decisions, calling the war with Iran “very wise” and standing by endorsements of losing Senate candidates Darline Graham and Ken Paxton.