President Donald Trump criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott on social media early Wednesday after projections showed Democrat James Talarico defeating Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race. The result was among the most notable Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, according to CNN projections cited in the report.
Trump accused Abbott of abandoning Republican principles, saying on Truth Social that the governor’s shift in the final six months of his political career had contributed to the defeat. Texas had not elected a Democratic Senate candidate since 1988, according to the report.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said Democrats had performed well and that he could work with members of the opposing party. He also warned that he would veto bills he considered “insane.” Shortly beforehand, he posted an image of a “VETO” cap associated with the MAGA movement.
CNN projections indicated that Democrats were on course to win control of both the House and Senate. The report said the party made gains in Republican-leaning states, including Senate victories projected in South Carolina and Kansas.
Sources: CNN Brasil.