Why It Matters
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The results also included the loss of Texas’ governorship by Republican Greg Abbott to Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
What Happened
Democrats flipped the U.S. House and Senate on Tuesday night. Their Senate victories included races in Texas, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Donald Trump criticized Fox News and Abbott in posts on Truth Social. Trump said Abbott would not have lost if he had not become a “RINO” during the final six months of his political career.
Trump also posted a photograph of red caps bearing the word “VETO” and said he would become a political pundit. He claimed he would have won in a landslide if his name had appeared on the ballot.
Trump was not eligible to run in 2026 because he was the sitting president. The 22nd Amendment limits a person to being elected president twice; Trump won the presidency in 2016 and 2024.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trump said he would accept the midterm results and work with Democrats. “We’ll work with the Democrats, and we’ll, you know, look forward to working with them. We’ll probably work something out,” Trump said.
By the Numbers
2026 — year of the midterm elections
2016 — year Trump was elected president
2024 — year Trump was elected president
2028 — year Trump cannot run again, according to the source
22nd Amendment — constitutional limit on presidential elections
10:30 p.m. — approximate time Trump discussed accepting the results
Zoom Out
The election results combine changes in congressional control with a change in Texas’ governorship. Trump’s comments addressed both the national results and Abbott’s defeat.
What’s Next
Trump said he would accept the results and work with Democrats. The source does not provide further details about congressional leadership or the incoming administration of Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa.