Trump Claims US Elections 'Rigged' After Democratic Midterm Win

President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that US elections are "rigged" following the Democrats' decisive midterm victory, which will give them at least 250 House seats starting in January, according to media projections. Trump, who initially promised Tuesday to accept results, reverted to unsubstantiated fraud accusations, telling reporters in the Oval Office, "Our elections are so rigged, you have no idea." Democrats are assured at least 65 more House members than Republicans, have flipped seven Senate seats, and hold a majority of at least 54 senators, with Alaska and Mississippi still undecided. In Alaska, Trump complained about a namesake candidate diluting votes for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, while Democrat Mary Peltola leads by about 600 votes. The Democratic victory is historic, with Hakeem Jeffries poised to become the first Black House Speaker, prioritizing cost-of-living reductions and oversight of the executive branch.