Trump claims Republicans would have won landslide if he were on ballot
The US President reacted defiantly after Democrats made significant gains during the 2026 midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump expressed defiance after Democrats secured major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Times of India.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the Republican Party would have achieved a landslide victory if he had been on the ballot.
He also stated he would act as a political pundit to discuss the reasons behind the wins and losses of various candidates.
A White House official told Fox News' Peter Doocy that the mood in the White House remained defiant on Tuesday. The official noted that Trump was not on the ballot and suggested his presence on the ballot would likely increase supporter turnout.
The official further defended the Republican performance by stating Trump promoted several candidates more effectively than the candidates did themselves, citing candidate quality as a factor.
As Democrats appeared poised to take control of the House of Representatives, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is on course to potentially become the first Black speaker of the House, pending a floor vote.