Trump boasts about ‘magnificent’ ballroom day after Republican rout
Summary
After Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the White House construction site for his planned ballroom, praising its design and security features. He later said he would work with Democrats, blamed higher fuel prices partly on the war with Iran, and argued that the results did not show voters rejecting him.Key Facts
- Trump spoke at the planned White House ballroom construction site less than a day after the election.
- He praised the ballroom’s limestone columns, 50-foot ceilings, marble floors, roof, and planned capacity of more than 300 guests.
- Trump spent more than 20 minutes discussing the ballroom and other Washington construction projects before addressing the election results.
- The article reports that Democrats retook control of both the House and Senate and won several gubernatorial races.
- Democratic Senate candidates defeated Republicans in South Carolina, Texas, Kansas, and North Carolina, according to the article.
- Trump said he would likely work with Democrats but noted that he could veto legislation.
- Trump said the war with Iran had helped Democrats by raising fuel prices, while arguing that the conflict was worth it.
- Trump said that he would have won if he had been on the ballot.
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