His future, Hegseth, the war against Iran...: Trump's analysis following the Republican defeat in the midterms
The president took stock of the results at the polls on November 3, asserting that this electoral debacle will not alter his agenda.
Donald Trump's appearance on November 4, 2026
Shortly after the Republican debacle in the midterm elections became a reality, President Donald Trump took stock of what this resounding defeat means and analyzed the reasons behind it and the potential consequences of losing control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as strongholds like Texas.
The war against Iran: A key factor
In remarks made to the media on Wednesday, Trump acknowledged that the key factor in this electoral disaster has been the war against Iran and his handling of the situation in the Middle East, thereby echoing the analysis offered by Vice President JD Vance.
"I think that's largely true, because it caused gas prices to rise a little in the short term," the president replied when asked whether the main reason for losing the midterm elections was the conflict with Iran.
Even so, he assured that he would follow the same course of action he had chosen on this specific issue.
"But at the same time, if I had to do it all over again, I'd do it again. Because in the long run, it's the only solution. Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon."
He will not fire Hegseth
Regarding the war against the Iranian regime, Trump was asked whether he is considering removing Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War.
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"No, I think he's doing a very good job," the president said of Hegseth, who has been questioned about his handling of the conflict.
Removing him from office would "destroy" the Democratic Party
As for his political rival's success, Trump stated that any impeachment proceedings against him initiated by the Democrats (now that they control the House of Representatives and the Senate) would mean "the destruction" of their own party.
"I think it would destroy the Democratic Party if they did that. Impeach him for what reason? Because we have a successful country?" the president remarked.
"Trump is still your president"
The overall result of the midterm elections is a major setback for Trump, who may now see his policies blocked or neutralized by the Democrats.
However, the White House issued a blunt and direct message to anyone who might seek to derail the administration's course, as has already been reflected in the statements of several Democrats who won in these midterm elections.
"Notice: Trump is still your president," the White House said in a post on X.
Trump now faces a radically transformed political landscape after the Democrats took control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Democrats won seven Senate seats that had been held by Republicans: in South Carolina, North Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, and Maine, several of which had not changed hands in decades. With the results finalized, the Senate is now composed as follows: 54 Democratic senators, 44 Republicans, and two independents aligned with the Democratic Party.
In the other chamber of Congress, the Democrats took 29 seats from the Republicans in the House of Representatives, securing a majority with 237 members.
Finally, the Democrats have won five gubernatorial races: Georgia, Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Nevada.
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