'Trump was not on the ballot': White House says amid Democrat gains in US midterm elections
Amid the 2026 midterm elections, a White House official told the outlet that the “mood” inside the White House is “defiant.”
The early results from the U.S. midterm elections suggest a potential shift in President Donald Trump's Cabinet and policies during his remaining two years in office. Although the final outcome remains unclear, analysts believe these elections serve as a referendum on President Trump's administration. The elections took place on Tuesday, November 3, and it may take several days to confirm the final certifications.
The vote was particularly challenging for Latinos, who faced the choice between Trump's immigration policies and hopes for the liberation of countries like Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua. While polls indicated that Trump's Latino support would exceed 40% in 2024, his approval among Latinos currently stands at just over 20%. Early results favored the Democratic Party, with Miami-Dade County in Florida electing Democrat Angie Nixon (DSA) to the Senate. Nixon faced off against Republican Senator Ashley Moody in a tight race, ultimately falling short.
Notable wins for Democrats included Georgia (Jon Ossoff), New Hampshire (Chris Pappas), Virginia (Mark R. Warner), and Texas (James Talarico, leading by a wide margin in early results). North Carolina saw former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper defeat Republican Michael Wattley in a decisive victory, marking North Carolina's return to Democratic control after nearly two decades.
Georgia also delivered another surprise by electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as the first Black woman governor in the United States, defeating Republican Rick Jackson.
The Democratic victories in New York and Virginia are particularly significant as they ensure the party maintains control of key governorships. New York's Kathy Hochul, reelected after defeating Republican Bruce Blakeman, became the first woman to ever govern the state. As the vote count continues, the political landscape of the United States is gradually emerging, with potential consequences not only for U.S. citizens but also for the region and the world.
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