Trump says he will respect midterm results if honest
By The BriefBrief
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would respect the results of the November 3 midterm elections if they are “honest.” He was asked whether he would accept the results even if Republicans lose control of Congress; polls show the party could lose control.
WHO:U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump said he would respect the midterm election results if the elections are honest.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump’s statement was in response to a question about whether he would accept the results if Republicans lost control of Congress.
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