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  "id": 18152432,
  "title": "White House insists Trump is 'still your president' after midterm rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/white-house-insists-trump-is-still-your-president-after-midterm-rout-18152432",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:10:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1571012/white-house-insists-trump-still-your-president-after-midterm-rout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The White House maintained on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump remains the president, even as his Republican Party suffered significant losses in the midterm elections, seen as a referendum on his second term. The statement was made via a post on X, featuring an image of a looming Trump over the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. The post included a Public Service Announcement, or PSA, stating, \"TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT,\" followed by the phrase \"Thank you for your attention to this matter.\" The White House added a closing remark, mimicking Trump's social media style.\n\nThe midterm elections resulted in the opposition Democrats securing control of both the House and the Senate, marking a significant setback for Trump and the Republican Party. This outcome signifies an end to Trump's influence over US politics and grants Democrats the authority to pass legislation, initiate investigations into his administration, and obstruct his appointments. The election outcomes were influenced by widespread discontent over the rising cost of living, trade tariffs, and Trump's ongoing conflict with Iran, which has led to soaring prices and increased dissatisfaction with an already unpopular president.\n\nDespite these results, Trump has hinted at using his veto power, raising doubts about the extent of Democrats' ability to achieve their goals even with control of both legislative branches.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is “still your president,” the White House said Wednesday, a day after his Republican Party suffered sweeping losses in midterm elections seen as a referendum on his second term.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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