Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm success, blames GOP candidates for poor performance

In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats experienced a significant victory, flipping seats in numerous Republican strongholds across the country, including Texas. President Donald Trump acknowledged the Democrats' success, praising their hard work and dedication in fighting for the majority in the Senate for 11 years. However, Trump blamed the poor performance on the Republican candidates, suggesting they could have been better choices for voters.

Trump expressed surprise at the election results, admitting he thought he could transfer his supporters into candidate positions. He stated he did not consider this outcome a defeat, as he was not on the ballot. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed he would have won in a landslide if he had been on the ballot.

During an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump attributed the GOP's losses, in part, to the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that Iran played a role in the outcome. Nevertheless, he affirmed that he did not regret the war and would have conducted it again.

Trump also criticized some Republican candidates, labeling them as "not acceptable to the voters." Despite his criticism, Trump pledged to veto Democratic policies if they took control of the Senate, asserting that they would send over "insane" proposals for him to veto. However, he also expressed a willingness to work with the Democrats, saying they would likely have a good relationship and potentially collaborate.

In a separate statement, Trump announced his decision to end the $4 billion annual aid to Israel, arguing that the money could be better allocated elsewhere and that Israel did not require such substantial support. According to Trump's account, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, agreed with his assessment but offered no strong opposition. Nevertheless, Trump maintained that Israel would still have access to American weapons.