Trump says he'll respect midterms 'if they're honest'
· Politics · United States
President Donald Trump said he would respect the results of the November 3 midterm elections only "if they are honest," while campaigning to boost Republican support. House Speaker Mike Johnson called concerns about a disputed transfer of election results "absurd", after Democrats and voting rights groups raised fears that Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge results if they lose. Polls show Republicans could lose control of Congress.
Why it matters：Statements about accepting results shape whether voters and foreign allies trust US elections, especially with control of Congress at stake.
Key points
- Trump conditioned acceptance on the elections being "honest".
- Speaker Mike Johnson called transfer concerns "absurd".
- Polls show Republicans could lose Congress.
Sources (original reporting)
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