Democrats projected to take Congress as slurring Trump makes stunning admission after devastating night of midterms losses

Trump praises Democratic effort

Trump spoke by phone to Fox News after Republicans suffered losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections. He occasionally slurred his words and offered an unexpected compliment to his opponents.

“The Democrats did a good job; I really do,” Trump told Fox News. He said Democrats had fought hard and had been opposing him for a long time.

Surprised by Republican losses

He attributed some defeats to candidates who, in his view, had not been loyal enough. In other cases, he said, they had failed to motivate people to vote.

Blame and ballot contrast

Trump also pointed out that he had not been on the ballot, repeating an explanation he had previously posted on Truth Social. That contrasted with his earlier campaign message to supporters: “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” The interview did not include allegations of cheating, which Trump has previously directed at Democrats without evidence.

Limits on working with Democrats

Trump signaled that he was willing to work with Democrats over the next two years, while ruling out compromise on immigration and transgender policies. He warned that he would veto proposals he considered unacceptable, saying the presidential veto was among a president’s stronger powers.