US President Donald Trump has congratulated Democrats on their midterm election victories but dismissed the suggestion that the results represent a rejection of his leadership.
Speaking after the Democrats’ gains, Trump acknowledged the party’s performance, saying it had been pursuing such a victory for more than a decade.
“Congratulations to the Democrats. They did a good job. They’ve been looking for this one for 11 years, and they finally got it,” Trump said.
However, he rejected the suggestion that the outcome was a personal political setback, maintaining that his administration had delivered a successful two years in office.
“But I don’t view it as a hit on me. I think we’ve done … We’ve had the greatest two years in the history of the presidency,” he added.
The Democrats’ midterm victories have shifted the balance of power in Congress, giving the party greater influence over the legislative agenda and congressional oversight of the Trump administration.
A Democratic-controlled House could also pursue investigations and potentially initiate impeachment proceedings against Trump, as the chamber requires only a simple majority to impeach a president.
However, removing him from office would require a two-thirds majority in the Senate, meaning Democrats would need support from Republican senators to secure a conviction.
Trump’s response comes as the election results mark a significant political development for his administration, despite his insistence that he does not interpret the outcome as a rejection of his presidency.
