Trump reverses acceptance of 2026 midterms, blames voting machines without evidence
President Donald Trump has reversed his initial acceptance of the 2026 midterm election results, claiming on Truth Social that voting machines and early vote 'dumps' rigged the outcome. This follows a historic Democratic victory where the party secured majorities in both the House and Senate. While Trump previously told the New York Times he would work with Democrats, he now questions the legitimacy of the vote without providing specific evidence, mirroring claims made after the 2020 election. State officials report the voting process was largely smooth, though some races in Alaska and Mississippi remain too close to call. The shift occurs as Republicans grapple with a decisive defeat, with Vice President JD Vance blaming the Iran war for the loss, while Trump defends his administration's policies despite acknowledging the immigration crackdown may have been too tough.
