{ "id": 18153748, "title": "‘Trump Is Still Your President,’ White House Says After Midterm Defeat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-is-still-your-president-white-house-says-after-midterm-defeat", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-11-04T17:24:08.000Z", "source": { "name": "Kyiv Post", "slug": "kyiv-post", "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/89158" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "The White House posted a message on X on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after the Republican Party suffered significant midterm losses. The post stated, \"PSA: Trump is still your president,\" with a caption that read, \"Thank you for your attention to this matter.\" This message echoed Trump's frequently used phrase, indicating their stance despite the party's defeat. The Democratic Party's victory in the midterm elections resulted in control of both chambers of Congress, with Democrats securing at least 54 out of the 100 Senate seats and a House majority well above the required 218. The Democrats' gains were notable in states like Kansas, where they won their first Senate race since 1932, and Texas, where they elected their first Democratic senator since 1988. Trump acknowledged the war between the US and Iran as a contributing factor to his party's defeat, stating in an interview that \"I think a part of it was Iran.\" He also admitted to The Wall Street Journal that \"Iran was a piece of it,\" yet he defended his decision, claiming he \"did the right thing.\" Democrats capitalized on the war as a campaign theme, linking it to rising gas prices. House Democrats, under the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, have outlined a 100-day agenda focused on reducing the cost of goods and services and reversing cuts to healthcare programs. They are also planning to conduct extensive oversight of the Trump administration, potentially leading to impeachment proceedings.", "summary": "The White House issued a post on X on Wednesday reminding citizens that Donald Trump remains their president following sweeping midterm election losses for the Republican Party. According to The Korea Times and New Straits Times, the post included a picture of Trump looming over the Resolute Desk with the text \"PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT\" superimposed on the image. The post concluded with the phrase, \"Thank you for your attention to this matter.\"\n\nDemocrats won control of both the House and the Senate on Tuesday, which The Korea Times and New Straits Times report gives the opposition the power to pass legislation, thwart appointments, and launch investigations into the Trump administration. These election results were seen as a referendum on Trump's second term, reflecting frustration regarding tariffs, the cost of living, and the war with Iran.\n\nWhile The Korea Times and New Straits Times note that the Democratic capture of Congress signals an end to Trump's stranglehold on US politics, New Straits Times reports that Trump has threatened to use his veto power. Additionally, Kyiv Post reports that Trump admitted to several media outlets that the US-Israeli war on Iran contributed to Republicans losing both chambers of Congress.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 10, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "France 24", "title": "US midterms: Trump 'has done everything to make life difficult for business owners'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-midterms-trump-has-done-everything-to-make-life-difficult-for", "published": "2026-11-04T08:44:21.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine", "title": "Democrats secure control of U.S. Congress after winning more than 220 House seats in midterm elections", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-secure-control-of-u-s-congress-after-winning-more-than-220", "published": "2026-11-04T08:52:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria", "title": "US election: Dollar falls, gold surges as Democrats defeat Trump’s Republicans", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-election-dollar-falls-gold-surges-as-democrats-defeat-trumps", "published": "2026-11-04T09:24:48.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "‘Trump is still your president’: White House after Democrats win big in midterms", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-is-still-your-president-white-house-after-democrats-win-big-in", "published": "2026-11-04T15:38:58.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Le Monde English", "title": "'After the midterms, Democrats and Republicans face an urgent need for renewal'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/after-the-midterms-democrats-and-republicans-face-an-urgent-need-for", "published": "2026-11-04T16:30:10.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Global News", "title": "Here’s how Trump and Republicans lost the U.S. midterms: AP poll", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/heres-how-trump-and-republicans-lost-the-u-s-midterms-ap-poll", "published": "2026-11-04T16:32:10.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Gulf News", "title": "Midterms over, restraint gone? Will Trump unleash fresh strikes on Iran?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/midterms-over-restraint-gone-will-trump-unleash-fresh-strikes-on-iran", "published": "2026-11-04T16:40:45.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Korea Times", "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", "published": "2026-11-04T16:42:04.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Straits Times", "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", "published": "2026-11-04T17:10:16.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "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." }