US President Donald Trump says he will accept the results of the US midterm elections and pledges to work with Democrats as Democrats are projected to gain control of Congress. Multiple outlets report the comments come from Trump’s interview with The New York Times.
Several sources say Trump’s shift comes after earlier campaigning that included reluctance about accepting election outcomes, while still portraying his relationship with the opposing party as workable. Bloomberg and other outlets emphasize his willingness to “work with” Democrats, while some reports additionally note the political context of potential Democratic victories in both chambers.
The coverage broadly aligns on the core message—acceptance of the results and willingness to cooperate. Differences are mainly in emphasis: some outlets focus on the acceptance and cooperation, while others add detail about Trump’s prior attempt to deflect responsibility for setbacks onto fellow Republicans. One outlet also adds a condition, reporting Trump said he would accept the results if the elections are honest.
