President Trump Discusses Election Outlook Ahead of Midterms, White House Sources Say
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White House insiders told CNN that President Donald Trump anticipates a possible Democratic win in both chambers of Congress and is uncertain how he would respond.
President Donald Trump addressed a crowd at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, noting that the sitting president historically does not win the midterm elections but that his campaign had made a strong effort. CNN senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes said sources indicated Trump has privately considered a scenario in which Democrats control both the House and the Senate. > "He’s seen the polling, which obviously does not look good for Republicans," Holmes told Erin Burnett on OutFront. Holmes added that Trump has spoken to allies about what a Democratic victory could mean for governance, investigations or potential impeachment hearings. The reporter said Trump’s remarks at the Reflecting Pool hinted at a concession before official results are known. Holmes also reported that the White House scheduled a viewing party for the election results in the East Room, though press access may depend on the outcome. Additional reporting from former CNN journalist Paula Reid cited sources who expect losses for the administration and anticipate personnel changes, noting that deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller could play a significant role in the coming months. The Daily Beast has requested comment from the White House.