US President Donald Trump responded Wednesday for the first time to the midterm election results, in which the Republican Party suffered significant losses and, according to television network projections, lost control of the House of Representatives.
In a statement, Trump addressed the fact that his name did not appear on the ballot, claiming his participation in the race would have led to a different outcome.
"I wasn't on the ballot, and if I had been — we would have won in a landslide," the president wrote, adding: "Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Alongside his remarks, Trump signaled his willingness to cooperate with the Democrats, who are expected to hold the majority in the House.
In an interview with the New York Times, he said: "We'll work with the Democrats, and we, you know, look forward to cooperating with them. We'll probably find some kind of arrangement."
