The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that he will become a sort of "political commentator" to explain why various candidates won and lost in the November 3 midterm elections. The message comes after a night of significant defeats for his party and his first public criticisms of some Republican contenders.
"I am going to become a political commentator, for better or worse, on the reasons why these candidates won and lost," Trump wrote on his official Truth Social account. The president signed the brief message with his name and title, as he typically does in his posts.
Trump did not specify when he would start offering those analyses, nor did he indicate that it is a program, a formal position, or a collaboration with any media outlet. Given the context and tone of the message, his statement suggests that he will share his assessments of the electoral results, something he has already begun to do on his social media.
From backing Greg Abbott to blaming him for losing Texas
Hours earlier, Trump had targeted Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott with one of his harshest criticisms following the projected victory of Democrat Gina Hinojosa. In another post, he referred to him as a "RINO" — "Republican In Name Only" — and claimed that he would not have lost if he had not changed his political course over the past six months.
"Had Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, not become a RINO in the last six months of his political career, he would not have lost," he stated. The attack garnered attention because Trump had publicly endorsed his reelection just a few months prior. CiberCuba published the news about his confrontation with Abbott, including the contrast with the praises he had given him earlier.
The Republican defeat in Texas was particularly significant: in addition to losing the governorship, Senate candidate Ken Paxton, supported by Trump, was defeated by Democrat James Talarico. Both contests reflected the party's decline in a state that had been one of its main strongholds for decades.
Trump had assured that his party would have dominated if he were the candidate
The new promise to analyze winners and losers also comes after Trump attempted to explain the electoral setback by pointing to his absence on the ballots. "I was not on the ballot, and if I had been, we would have won by a landslide," he stated in another message on Truth Social.
The argument contrasts with the appeals he made during the campaign, when he urged his supporters to vote as if he were on the ballots. CiberCuba documented those statements, made at events and campaign messages in various states.
Trump also stated in an interview with The New York Times that he was "absolutely willing" to accept the election results and hoped to reach agreements with the Democrats. The statement was reported by CiberCuba during the recount day.
A more challenging Congress for the president
The elections on November 3 resulted in Democratic gains in numerous states. According to projections released in the early morning, the Democratic Party regained control of the Senate with victories in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina, and other territories. The party also won the majority in the House of Representatives, according to projections from national media. The final results are still subject to counting and electoral certification.
The outcome may limit Trump's ability to advance his legislative agenda during the last two years of his term and opens the door to more intense oversight of the Executive by Congress. At the same time, his decision to publicly comment on the reasons behind victories and defeats could add pressure on Republican candidates who counted on his support during the campaign.
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