Trump makes final pitch ahead of US midterms, repeating that the sitting president's party often loses

Summary

Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, President Donald Trump made a final pitch, repeating his frequent refrain that midterm results often go against the sitting president's party. Hindustan Times' live coverage reported his comments, with a headline quoting him as saying 'We have over 50% of world's oil.' A separate Hindustan Times report says most indicators suggest a setback is likely for Trump, 80, in the midterms, and sets out what is at stake for key players as the race enters its final stretch.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   3 Nov 2026, 02:12 UTCSource ↗

   Its live coverage of the US midterm elections reports that President Donald Trump repeated his frequent refrain that midterm results often go against the sitting president's party, with a headline quoting him saying 'We have over 50% of world's oil.'

2. Hindustan Times

   3 Nov 2026, 04:41 UTCSource ↗

   It reports that most indicators suggest a setback is likely for President Donald Trump, 80, in the midterm elections, and explains what is at stake for key players.