Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections

Donald Trump Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump’s poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims. Add Al Jazeera on Google US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, November 8, 2026 [Eric Lee/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 9 Nov 2026 9 Nov 2026 United States President Donald Trump has questioned the integrity of last week’s midterm elections, reversing course less than a week after congratulating Democrats on their victories and saying he was willing to accept the results.