US President Donald Trump called the recent midterm elections “crooked” on Thursday, following the Democrats’ victory in this week’s contests.
Trump’s remarks came after the election results, which saw the Democratic Party gain control of the House of Representatives and make gains in the Senate. The midterms, held on Tuesday, are a regular part of the US electoral cycle and often serve as a barometer of public opinion toward the sitting president.
In a statement released to the press, Trump denounced the elections as “crooked,” a phrase he has used repeatedly in the past to question the integrity of American voting processes. He did not provide specific allegations in the brief comment.
The president’s criticism follows a broader national debate over election security and the legitimacy of voting outcomes. While the Democratic gains were widely reported, Trump’s description of the process underscores the continuing partisan divide over electoral fairness.
As the new Congress prepares to convene, the Trump administration’s stance on the midterm results is likely to influence its approach to policy negotiations and future electoral reforms.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
