‘Trump is still your President’: White House hits back after Democrats sweep US midterms, take control of Congress

The White House on Wednesday sought to reaffirm President Donald Trump's authority after Democrats swept the 2026 US midterm elections, winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

In a post on X featuring an imposing image of Trump in the background, the administration declared: "PSA: Trump is still your President", as the Republican Party faced a major electoral setback that will leave the president dealing with an opposition-controlled Congress for the final two years of his term.

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The Democratic sweep marks a significant reversal of Republican control in Washington. Democrats secured at least 54 seats in the 100-member Senate after flipping seven Republican-held seats, including in traditionally conservative states such as Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio and South Carolina. They also retained key seats in Georgia and Michigan.

In the House of Representatives, Democrats flipped more than two dozen districts, including several that had backed Trump by double-digit margins in the 2024 presidential election. Their majority now comfortably exceeds the 218 seats needed to control the 435-member chamber.

The results will give Democrats substantial influence over congressional proceedings during the final two years of Trump's presidency, even as he retains executive powers and the authority to veto legislation.

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Democrats prepare to challenge Trump's agenda

The incoming Democratic majority has indicated that affordability will be among its first priorities, with plans to address the cost of essential goods, including fuel and groceries.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who could become the first Black speaker of the House when the new Congress convenes on January 3, 2027, said the party had heard voters' demand for change.

"We hear you," Jeffries said, promising to "work hard to deliver on the dramatic change that you deserve".

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer also made affordability a priority, saying: "Five words for the American people: Relief is on the way."

Beyond legislation, Democrats are preparing to use their control of congressional committees to investigate the Trump administration and businesses with close links to the president. Potential areas of scrutiny include government contracts, regulatory decisions, merger approvals and business interests involving Trump's family.

Democratic lawmakers have also indicated that impeachment proceedings against Trump or members of his Cabinet could be considered. Representative Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, issued a pointed warning to those who could face scrutiny, saying: "Lawyer up."

Trump blames Iran war, threatens to veto legislation

Trump has sought to distance himself from the scale of the Republican losses, attributing part of the setback to rising prices linked to the war in Iran.

"Congratulations to the Democrats. They did a good job. They've been looking for this one for 11 years, and they finally got it. But I don't view it as a hit on me," Trump told Fox News.

Vice President JD Vance also blamed the conflict for the Republican setback. In an online post, he argued that the war had cost the party control of the Senate, writing: "The reason we lost is the war."

Trump, however, has indicated that he does not intend to abandon his policy priorities or make changes to his Cabinet following the election. He also warned Democrats that he would use his presidential veto to block legislation he opposed.

"They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them. And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll call and they'll say, 'How do we get this stuff done?' And we'll work together," he told Fox News.