Donald Trump told the New York Times he is ready to accept the midterm election results, even though early vote counts indicate the Republican Party may face a major defeat in Congress.
On 4 Nov 2026 GMT+7, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is prepared to accept the midterm election results, despite preliminary figures suggesting his Republican Party might suffer a significant loss in congressional elections.
Trump told the New York Times on Tuesday, 3 Nov 2026 GMT+7, that he is definitely ready to accept the election results, adding that the administration will work with the Democratic Party and hopes to reach agreements together.
Trump's stance comes after earlier attempts to cast doubt on the transparency and fairness of the elections multiple times, raising concerns that he might refuse to accept defeat if the results were unfavorable.
Source: AFP