Trump criticises US midterm results as Democrats gain ground

Summary

US President Donald Trump has criticised the midterm election results, as the Democratic Party looks set to gain another Senate seat in Mississippi. RTÉ reports that this underlines the heavy defeat dealt to Republicans. The Hindu's editorial on the results says Democrats must use their win to influence policy and improve lives.

Timeline

1. RTÉ

   5 Nov 2026, 03:38 UTCSource ↗

   RTÉ reports that Trump has criticised the midterm election results as the Democratic Party looks set to gain another Senate seat in Mississippi, underlining the heavy defeat dealt to Republicans.

2. The Hindu

   5 Nov 2026, 20:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu's editorial on the U.S. midterm election results says Democrats must use their win to influence policy and improve lives.