On November 3rd, local time, the results of the US mid-term elections were announced. Latest voting data from American media shows that the Republican Party suffered losses in Senate elections in red states such as Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Predictions indicate that the probability of the Democratic Party regaining control of the Senate has risen to over 98%. The Republican Party has suffered a remarkably devastating defeat in the mid-term elections.
That evening, U.S. President Donald Trump, waiting for the election results at the White House, posted a message on social media, attributing the Republican Party’s loss in the mid-term elections to his own failure to run for office personally. He wrote: “My name was not on the ballots; if I were on the ballots, we would have won by an overwhelming majority!”
Meanwhile, facing the possibility of the Republican Party losing control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, Trump said in an interview with The New York Times that he would accept the results of the midterm elections and was prepared to work with Democrats.
"I am fully willing to accept these results," he said, "We will cooperate with the Democratic Party members, you know. We look forward to working together with them to achieve common goals."
Earlier, Trump's attitude was much more aggressive than it is now. In interviews with US media such as CBS, he revealed another plan: if the Democrats ultimately control Congress, he would frequently use the president's "ultimate power" of veto to force them into reaching bipartisan agreements. He even jokingly said he was ready to play the role of "Mr. Veto," using this as a bargaining chip to counter and negotiate with the Democrats.
Trump also warned that if Democrats attempt to limit his authority through Congress, he will expand the scope of executive power.
Trump also emphasized that regardless of the election results and the composition of Congress, he is confident in implementing his agenda over the next two years. He pointed out that even if Congress tries to block him, the Supreme Court has granted this administration broad executive powers within the federal government.
"Our president has great power and can do many things," Trump revealed, planning to fully implement the established agenda in multiple federal areas next year.
