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U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the legitimacy of last week's midterm elections Monday, alleging irregularities involving voting machines and early ballots without providing evidence, after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a major setback for his Republican Party.
"Does anybody really believe that this ‘Election’ was honest. How could the Polls be so wrong???" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The president also questioned large batches of early votes, claiming that some were so substantial they made it impossible for Republican candidates to overcome the resulting Democratic leads.
"It's all about the machines, which are far more important than the voter!" Trump added.
Trump did not provide evidence to substantiate his allegations of election irregularities.
The latest accusations marked a reversal from Trump's initial response to the Nov. 3 elections, when he indicated that he would accept the outcome.
"I am absolutely willing to accept those results," Trump told The New York Times on election night.
Trump has a history of making unfounded allegations of election fraud, most notably following his defeat by Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.
His latest remarks came after Democrats secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, ending Republican control of Congress.
Democrats also won numerous governorships, state legislative seats and other offices across the country.
The election results will give Democrats control of both chambers of Congress when the new legislative session begins in January 2027, potentially complicating Trump's domestic and foreign policy agenda during the final two years of his presidency.
Democratic lawmakers will gain greater influence over legislation, congressional investigations and oversight of the administration.
Most preelection polls had pointed to significant Democratic gains, prompting Republicans to direct additional campaign resources toward defending congressional seats previously considered safe.
Despite those expectations, Trump questioned the accuracy of polling and the integrity of the voting process following his party's defeat.
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