Trump's Grief Stages as Democrats Sweep Midterms

Democrats achieved a sweeping victory in the U.S. midterm elections, securing over 250 House seats and at least 55 Senate seats, delivering a historic rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters. Trump, who had anticipated a Republican wave, cycled through the five stages of grief throughout Election Day. He initially denied unfavorable polls, then lashed out at Fox News, before bargaining by blaming candidate quality and insisting he would have won if on the ballot. By night's end, Trump appeared dejected but accepted the outcome, saying he would work with Democrats and avoid vetoing everything. He acknowledged the results as "just a point in time," reflecting a mood in the air favoring the opposition.