Trump says will respect US midterm results 'if they're honest'

Joint Base Andrews — In a bid to cast doubt on upcoming U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that he would respect the results only if they are deemed honest. The incumbent has been repeatedly peddling baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud, even as recent polls suggest Republicans might lose control of Congress in the forthcoming vote.

During a press conference, asked about his stance on the midterms, Trump reiterated his conditional commitment to respect the election outcomes should they prove genuine. The 80-year-old president also signaled his willingness to collaborate with Democrats should Republicans suffer a setback, conceding that his robust veto power would likely compel him to engage in negotiations if his party were to lose control over the House of Representatives and Senate.