US President Donald Trump responded to the midterm results by saying the Democrats "did well," according to NU. His remark came as Dutch outlets reported Democratic gains in Congress.
NOS reported that Republican Senator Collins lost her seat after 30 years. BNR described the outcome as a "blue tsunami," with Democrats reaching a majority in Congress, while De Gooi- en Eemlander reported that Trump pointed to his veto right following the Democratic wins.
According to NOS, Trump said he would either cooperate with the Democrats or use vetoes. AD.nl reported that he accepted the results but also made a jab, saying that with him on the ballot the Republicans would have won.
The reports give an incomplete picture of the final seat totals, and no figures beyond the Collins seat are confirmed in the material available. What is clear from the Dutch coverage is that the president has framed his post-election stance around two options: working with the new Democratic majority or blocking its legislation.
Watch for how quickly the White House and Democratic leaders move from statements to actual negotiation, and whether Trump follows through on the veto threat once Congress begins legislating.