Trump Claims Rigged Elections After Historic Democratic Midterm Win

President Donald Trump on Thursday returned to unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, saying "our elections are so rigged," two days after Democrats secured majorities in both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms. Democrats are projected to hold at least 250 House seats, a gain of over 65 seats, and have flipped seven Senate seats for a majority of at least 54, with counts continuing in Alaska and Mississippi. Trump specifically complained about Alaska's Senate race, where a namesake candidate for Republican Dan Sullivan may have split votes. The Democratic victory is historic, with the new Congress seated January 3, enabling it to block Trump's federal nominations. Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the first Black House Speaker, prioritizing lowering living costs and investigating the administration. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis called the defeat an unprecedented "extinction" for the party, while Vice President JD Vance publicly blamed the Iran war for the loss.