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Trump sidesteps election results in first post-midterm remarks

WBUR
Published November 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM CST

In his first appearance before reporters since Democrats won control of Congress, President Trump focused on White House construction projects rather than the election results.

NPR political reporter Elena Moore joins Here & Now to discuss the president’s response and the latest election developments.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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