Trump Reacts to Republican Midterm Losses Saying ‘They Fought Hard’ in First Comments



Following the announcement of key midterm election results, President Trump called into Fox News to reflect on Democrats taking control of both the House and the Senate. While congratulating Democrats on their victory, Trump firmly rejected the idea that the midterms served as a referendum on his presidency, touting the administration's record over the previous two years. Looking ahead to working with a Democratic-controlled Congress, Trump emphasized his readiness to leverage executive power—specifically his veto—to reject legislation he opposes until bipartisan common ground is reached.