Donald Trump has reacted to Democratic victories in the US midterm elections, with Democrats winning both the House and the Senate, Daily Post Nigeria reports. The former president also said in an interview that he would accept the election results, according to The New York Times.
Trump declined to take responsibility for the Republican losses, CNN reported. In separate remarks, he said the war with Iran contributed to his party's defeat, according to Vanguard News. Reuters reported that Trump acknowledged Iran's role in the Democratic sweep.
The outcome hands Democrats control of both chambers of Congress. The reports cited do not give seat totals, margins or a breakdown of individual races.
The results have prompted a round of public commentary from Trump, who addressed the losses across several interviews and statements rather than disputing the outcome. According to the New York Times, he said he would accept the results, while CNN reported that he did not accept blame for the Republican defeats.
Coverage of the election has focused on Trump's response and his explanation for the losses, including his reference to the Iran conflict. Further details on the results and the transition were not included in the reports summarised here.
What to watch next: how Democratic leaders in the House and Senate use their new majorities, and whether Trump's stated acceptance of the results holds as the new Congress takes shape.
