Mike Johnson Blames Voters After Midterm Results Deliver Democrats 44 House Seats

Johnson responds to losses

Speaking with CNN’s Manu Raju on Capitol Hill Monday, Johnson was asked whether Trump should “course correct” after the midterm losses. Johnson said he would not tell the president how to do his job and pointed to what he called the administration’s record. Johnson expressed regret about the Republican losses but blamed voters who supported the other party. He said he expected Democrats to lead the House in a way that would bring “chaos.”

Democrats gain House majority

Democrats needed to flip three seats to win the House majority and picked up 44. With votes still being counted, the article reported 254 Democrats elected and 164 Republicans.

Democrats also won Senate races in Texas, Iowa and Kansas, states described as reliably Republican. Gina Hinojosa became the first Latina elected governor of Texas, while Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected the first Black woman governor in U.S. history.

Voters cite economy and Iran

The article linked voter concerns to a grim economy and rising gas prices associated with the Iran war, which it said Trump started. In ABC News Voter Polls, 75 percent of House voters rated the economy poor or not so good.

Trump signals mixed approach

Trump has also deflected blame for Republican election losses. He has indicated he is willing to work with Democrats on some issues, while warning he could use his veto to block legislation he opposes.