Trump Open to Bipartisan Cooperation After Midterm Losses

United States President Donald Trump stated his readiness to work with Democrats after the Republican Party faced substantial losses in the midterm elections, which indicated a possible Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress. During a telephone interview with The New York Times, Trump commented on the election results while monitoring them from the White House.

He acknowledged the Democratic victories in closely contested races and suggested that his absence from the ballot might have contributed to the Republican setbacks. Trump endorsed candidates like South Carolina Senator Darline Graham and Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton, both of whom lost their Senate bids.

He expressed surprise at Graham's defeat and speculated on how Lindsey Graham would have fared if he had run. Trump also defended his military actions against Iran.

The midterm elections involved all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, with Democrats on track to gain control, which could limit Trump's legislative influence.