Trump acknowledges tough road for Republicans in 2026 House elections

US President Donald Trump conveyed uncertainty about whether Republicans would maintain control of the House in next year’s midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect.

During an interview with The Wall Street Journal in the Oval Office on December 12, the president touted his victory in last year’s election, but was less confident about Republicans’ prospects in the midterms, per Caliber.Az.

“We’ll see what happens. We should win. But, you know, statistically, it’s very tough to win. Yeah, it doesn’t make sense,” Trump told WSJ, adding: “All we’re going to do is, we’re going to try our best to win,” he said.

Asked whether Republicans would lose the House in November, Trump said, “I can’t tell you. I don’t know when all of this money is going to kick in.” He noted predictions that it could happen in the second quarter.

The president touted his efforts to secure multibillion-dollar investments in the U.S., arguing that the money will help transform the American economy.

The president also touted his efforts to secure multibillion-dollar investments in the U.S., arguing that the money will help transform the American economy. 

“I’ve created the greatest economy in history. But it may take people a while to figure all these things out,” Trump said.

By Khagan Isayev