Trump credits Democrats with strong midterm performance as blue wave reshapes Congress

US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday night that the Democratic Party executed a "good job" during the 2026 midterm elections, a night that saw a substantial blue wave sweep across the nation. This electoral shift resulted in the flipping of seats in several long-standing Republican strongholds, including Texas, marking a notable change in the political landscape.

In a conversation with Fox News, the President expressed a degree of surprise regarding the final outcome. He noted that he had expected to be able to transfer his personal political support directly to Republican candidates, but the results indicated otherwise. Despite the losses, he offered congratulations to the Democrats, observing that they had waited for a Senate majority for 11 years and had worked diligently to achieve it.

Trump emphasized his personal detachment from the specific ballot races, stating, "I don't like to consider this a defeat; I wasn't on the ballot." In a subsequent post on Truth Social, he claimed that had he been a candidate, he would have secured a landslide victory. He further suggested that the ongoing conflict with Iran was a contributing factor to the GOP's struggles, admitting in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that "Iran was a piece of it."

While acknowledging the role of the war, the President maintained that he did not regret the decision to engage. He asserted that he had done the right thing and would make the same decision again if faced with the same circumstances. He also directed criticism at his party's nominees, claiming that some candidates were not acceptable to voters and that the overall field could have been stronger.

Looking ahead to the legislative session, Trump pledged to use his veto power frequently against the new Democratic majority. He told Fox News that he expected the Democrats to send over legislation that he deemed "insane," and he was prepared to reject those bills. However, he also expressed a willingness to collaborate, suggesting that the two parties could get along well, though he warned that if cooperation failed, the relationship would become tough on both sides.

During the same interview, the President addressed his recent announcement that the United States would conclude $4 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of 2026. He explained that this sum, which includes weapons and other support, is the largest amount given to any other country and is often used politically against the US. He argued that Israel has become quite wealthy and no longer requires such significant assistance.

Trump stated that he has been discussing this transition with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the past four months. He recalled telling Netanyahu that Israel could now afford to stand on its own two feet. According to the President, Netanyahu "barely even pushed back" against the plan and even suggested the idea himself. Nevertheless, Trump clarified that Israel would retain the ability to purchase weapons from the United States in the future.

The midterm results signal a potential period of divided government, with the President preparing for a more adversarial relationship with Congress while maintaining his executive agenda. The political dynamics in Washington are expected to shift as the new Democratic leadership takes control of the Senate, setting the stage for significant policy battles in the coming months.