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Trump Floats Cancellation of Midterms in Reuters Interview
Trump cited historical midterm losses and his achievements to question the need for 2026 elections, despite only 17% public support, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump told Reuters he thinks the U.S. `shouldn't even have` midterms, voicing frustration that Republicans might lose control of Congress in November.
- Trump told House Republicans earlier this month that Democrats would find a reason to impeach me if they regain congressional control, urging them to win midterms after Representative Al Green's Dec. 10, 2025 impeachment resolution was tabled 237-140.
- Trump also pushed the SAVE Act, while claiming `Now, I won't say cancel the election, they should cancel the election, because the fake news will say, 'He wants the elections canceled,'` amid RealClear Polling showing Democrats 46.4% versus Republicans 42.1%.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that Trump was speaking facetiously, while federal law bars any president from cancelling elections set by Congress and run by state and local election officials, and critics warn his voter-fraud claims risk eroding election trust.
- Nov. 3, 2026 is the scheduled date for the midterms, with Polymarket prediction market showing a 44% chance of a balance of power and Republicans pursuing redistricting efforts.
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