Trump questions integrity of congressional elections after conceding
Trump wrote on Truth Social that polls were 'so wrong' and blamed voting machines, days after congratulating Democrats and conceding.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly questioned the integrity of last week's congressional elections, nearly a week after he acknowledged his party's defeat and congratulated the Democrats.
On his platform Truth Social he posted a message aimed at the results and at pre-election polls: "Does anyone really believe these 'Elections' were fair. How could the polls have been so wrong???"
Trump also suggested that voting technology affected the outcome, writing: "It's all the machines, which are far more important than the voter!"
Context and his earlier remarks
On election night, Trump publicly congratulated Democrats for reclaiming control of both chambers of Congress. He told The New York Times that he was "absolutely prepared" to accept the results and ready to work with Democrats in the new Congress.
His recent posts show a shift from the tone he struck on election night: while he officially acknowledged the Republican defeat, his later statements cast doubt on the fairness and mechanics of the vote.
The comments were posted on his Truth Social account and come amid ongoing scrutiny and debate over polling accuracy and election administration.
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