Trump alleges fraud in U.S. midterm elections after Democratic wins

Trump alleges fraud in U.S. midterm elections after Democratic wins

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President Donald Trump in Washington said on November 9 that the recent U. S. midterm elections lacked integrity after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress.

He claimed voting irregularities and questioned the legitimacy of the results. Earlier on November 8, Trump had raised similar doubts, blaming voting machines, media coverage and other factors, according to reports from India Today and CNBC.

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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On November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump raised doubts about the fairness of recent midterm elections, which is confirmed. On the same date, he expressed doubts about the integrity of last week's midterm elections, also confirmed. The claim that Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress after the recent midterm elections is partially confirmed. Similarly, the claim that Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the recent midterm elections is partially confirmed.

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November 09, 2026
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President Trump questions integrity of recent US midterm elections
President Trump questions integrity of recent US midterm elections

Al Jazeera • 09 Nov 19:10

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social alleging fraud in the latest midterm results, while Senate leader Chuck Schumer condemned the remarks as election denialism.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
President Trump raises doubts about midterm election integrity after earlier acceptance
President Trump raises doubts about midterm election integrity after earlier acceptance

BBC • 09 Nov 17:47

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social questioning the honesty of the recent midterm elections, despite having said he would accept the results earlier.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
President questions legitimacy of recent midterm elections
President questions legitimacy of recent midterm elections

BNN Bloomberg • 09 Nov 15:43

President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the integrity of last week's midterm elections after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Trump questions midterm results and blames voting machines
Trump questions midterm results and blames voting machines

India Today • 09 Nov 15:31

President Donald Trump cast doubt on the legitimacy of the recent U.S. midterm elections, citing campaign factors, media coverage, the Iran conflict, gas prices and voting equipment.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Trump questions legitimacy of midterm results after Democratic victories
Trump questions legitimacy of midterm results after Democratic victories

CNBC • 09 Nov 15:15

President Donald Trump raised doubts about the fairness of recent midterm elections, citing alleged voting irregularities, after Democrats secured majorities in Congress.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center

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