Trump Willing to Accept Midterm Results and Collaborate

During a phone interview with The New York Times, United States President Donald Trump stated he is “absolutely willing” to accept the results of the midterm elections, indicating readiness to work with Democrats as they appeared poised to gain control of both chambers of Congress. Trump made these remarks on Tuesday night while monitoring the election results from the White House.

He suggested that the Republican Party's losses were due to his absence from the ballot, implying that his participation could have influenced the outcomes. Trump also defended his decision to engage in military action against Iran, calling it a “very wise decision.” He expressed no regrets about endorsing Republican candidates, including Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina and Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton, both of whom lost their Senate bids.

As he followed the results, Trump remarked on the surprising loss of Darline Graham and speculated on the potential performance of the late Senator Lindsey Graham had he been in the race.