United States holds midterm elections with mixed results for Trump

Polling places across the United States opened their doors on Tuesday, marking the start of the midterm elections, known as 'midterms'. Over 250 million Americans were called to the polls to vote on the renewal of the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate, which could impact the balance of power in Congress.

As the day progressed, polling centers began closing in several states. Reports indicated that polling places in 25 states had closed, initiating the vote counting process. Early indications suggested gains for the opposition in both chambers, with performance improving compared to previous elections.

Donald Trump, at the end of the election day, acknowledged the defeat of his candidates in some races, although he also blamed them for the results. The president emphasized that he was willing to accept the outcomes, despite reminding everyone that he was not on the ballot, suggesting that his presence could have changed the result.

In the same vein, Trump proclaimed the "Anti-Communist Week" from November 1 to 7, coinciding with the closing of the first polling places. During his proclamation, he called for the defense of the national way of life and highlighted achievements in security and immigration as the elections unfolded.

The election results revealed a mixed picture for Trump, as his candidates did not achieve the expected success. Pre-election polls indicated that Democrats had an advantage in the House of Representatives, a finding that was reflected in the outcomes.

Following the election day, Republicans began pointing fingers at Trump as responsible for the defeat, suggesting internal divisions and calls for accountability within the party. This atmosphere of uncertainty intensified with the president's response to the criticism, where he insisted that he does not regret his decisions during his tenure.