The comments follow warnings from Senator Thom Tillis that Speaker Mike Johnson may face pressure to block the seating of a new Congress if Democrats prevail. In response to these concerns, Representatives Don Bacon and Josh Gottheimer are seeking written pledges from House colleagues to accept the midterm results and ensure that the winning party is seated in the chamber in January.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Says He Will Accept Midterm Election Results
US Politics10 days ago
"Do you understand me?" Donald Trump asked a reporter on Oct. 10 when questioned about the integrity of the ballots in the upcoming November elections. Trump said he would accept the results regardless of which party wins, but he repeatedly insisted that there must be no cheating, repeating the phrase three times in a single exchange to emphasize his condition for accepting the outcome.
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