White House reminds voters "Trump is still your president" after Democrats show force in midterms

Washington DC - Donald Trump is "still your president," the White House said Wednesday, a day after his Republican Party suffered sweeping losses in midterm elections seen as a referendum on his second term.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on November 2. The White House went on the defensive after Democrats scored stunning victories in the midterms to regain control of Congress.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on November 2. The White House went on the defensive after Democrats scored stunning victories in the midterms to regain control of Congress.  © Finn Gomez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

The White House delivered the message in a post on X featuring a picture of a glaring Trump looming over the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.

"PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT," text superimposed on the image said, using the abbreviation for public service announcement.

"Thank you for your attention to this matter," the post added, using a phrase Trump frequently employs in his social media messages.

Obama hails Democrats' midterm victory as "clear message" to Trump
Barack Obama Obama hails Democrats' midterm victory as "clear message" to Trump

Opposition Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Trump and the Republican Party.

The Democratic capture of Congress signals an end to Trump's stranglehold on US politics and gives Democrats the power to pass legislation, launch investigations into Trump's administration and thwart his appointments.

The results reflected deep frustration over the cost of living, tariffs, and Trump's war with Iran, which has sent prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.

But Trump has threatened to use his veto power, raising questions about how much Democrats can achieve even with control of both the House and Senate.

Cover photo: Finn Gomez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

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