President Donald Trump says he will accept midterm results if elections are honest
President Trump told reporters he will respect the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections provided the vote is conducted honestly, while also noting his veto power could shape post-election negotiations.
President Donald Trump said he will accept the results of the upcoming midterm elections if the ballots are counted in an honest manner. When a reporter asked how he would work with Democrats if they control the House or Senate, Trump replied, "We'll figure a way," and noted his "strong" veto power, adding that he hopes it will not be needed but that presidents have used it to reach deals.
"I will if they're honest elections," Trump said in response to a question about respecting the results.
The president also indicated that the Justice Department could be asked to file a lawsuit to block certification of a close Senate race in Alaska if incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan were to lose, citing concerns about a third-party candidate on the ballot.
Earlier, Trump told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he would accept results if they were honest, but warned that if they were not, the country would need to fight for its rights.
A Washington Post analysis found that nearly 600 right-leaning social-media accounts, podcasts and other outlets have issued more than 7,000 statements questioning the integrity of this year's midterms.