Donald Trump says he is "absolutely willing to accept those results" in midterm elections

In the 3 November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats won both chambers of Congress, securing at least 54 Senate seats and 225 House seats, according to reported results. The victories ended Republican control and will give Democrats power over committee investigations, government spending bills and Senate confirmations during Trump’s remaining two years in office. The article says voter frustration with living costs and the war with Iran shaped the outcome. Trump told Fox News that the Iran conflict and higher fuel prices contributed to Republican losses, and argued that Republicans would have done better if he had been on the ballot. In an interview with The New York Times, he indicated he would recognize the election outcome and was open to negotiating with Democrats. Senate contests in Alaska and Mississippi were still being counted.