Donald Trump has reacted to projections showing Republicans losing control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. In a Truth Social post, he argued that the result was not a reflection of his own popularity because his name was not on the ballot. “I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!” he wrote, ending with: “Thank you for your attention to this matter.” The closing line quickly attracted attention online.

However, Trump had actively encouraged voters to treat the election as a judgment on his presidency. Before Election Day, he told supporters on Fox News to “pretend that I’m on the ballot,” adding that, in a way, he was. According to the article, he also attended rallies, endorsed Republican candidates, and urged supporters to deliver a major victory. His latest response has therefore renewed discussion about how he connects his political influence to election results.

The projected House loss could give Democrats control of the chamber, including committee investigations, subpoena powers, and influence over federal spending. The article also reports that the Senate outcome remained uncertain, with several closely watched races still being decided. It cites exit-poll figures showing 38% approval for Trump and 62% disapproval, while many voters reportedly viewed the election as a judgment on his administration.

The result also raises questions about Trump’s earlier promise of a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retained control of both chambers. The article says the proposal had not been funded or passed into law, and it also recalls earlier promises involving $2,000 and $500 payments. None of those payments had been distributed. Trump’s latest post did not address the promises, instead focusing on his absence from the ballot.