Donald Trump is reportedly struggling to come to terms with the Republican Party’s crushing defeat in the 2026 midterm elections.
While the president’s team had reportedly been anticipating a very different outcome, new reports have shed light on the Apprentice star’s stunned reaction as the election results rolled in, with one insider claiming he was left practically speechless by the losses. Read more about the new report and Trump’s alleged reaction to the midterm results below.
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Donald Trump Was Reportedly 'Paralyzed' Into Silence As Democrats Swept The Midterms
The 2026 midterm elections delivered a major blow to the Republican Party, as Democrats secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The results marked a significant setback for Trump, who had spent months campaigning for Republican candidates and urging voters to support his administration's agenda.
According to a new report, the president was so furious and shocked by the results that he struggled to even speak as he watched the election coverage from the White House's private residence. One insider described Trump as barely saying a word as the reality of his party's defeat began to sink in.
"He's watching Fox News, barely uttering a word and paralyzed into silence," a source told The Daily Mail. "It's very, very dark in the residence," another added. "It's a dark scene."
White House Insiders Were Reportedly Optimistic About The Election Results Until The Very End
Despite mounting signs that Democrats were poised for major victories, sources claim that members of the president's inner circle remained convinced that Republicans would come out on top.
According to the new report, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reportedly continued telling staff that the GOP would win, while former campaign manager Chris LaCivita allegedly delivered similarly optimistic predictions during weekly meetings with the president.
Even on the morning of Election Day, West Wing staffers were allegedly discussing the possibility of Republicans gaining seats in both chambers. However, one insider was far less convinced by their confidence, describing the administration's expectations as completely detached from reality.
"Delusional," the above source continued. "They were delusional right until the very end."
Judging by Trump's reaction and social media posts in the days following the election, the president may still be struggling to fully grasp the scale of his party's defeat.
Rather than taking responsibility for the results, he has reportedly blamed outlets like Fox News and Republican allies for the losses, while insisting that the outcome would have been different had he personally been on the ballot.
