President Donald Trump privately told some allies and advisers that Democrats could win majorities in both chambers of Congress, a scenario he viewed as the worst outcome for the midterm elections, White House correspondent Kristen Holmes reported on CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront,” according to BlockBeats.
Possible political fallout
Holmes said Trump had reviewed polling, candidate conditions and the broader political environment, which she described as unfavorable to Republicans. The report said he discussed potential executive-legislative gridlock, investigations and impeachment hearings if Democrats controlled the House and Senate.
Public and White House responses
In a final pre-election speech, Trump said the incumbent president usually loses the midterms but that his team had tried hard. Holmes said the account relied on anonymous sources, the White House had not publicly responded and preliminary results were still being counted.
Source: BlockBeats English report, published Nov. 4, 2026.