Most Americans doubt Trump would accept midterm losses, poll finds
Seven in ten Americans doubt President Donald Trump would accept midterm results that cost Republicans seats and their House majority, according to a Post-ABC-Ipsos survey. Most respondents still expect ballots to be tallied correctly.
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What happened
A Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that most Americans are confident votes will be counted accurately. Seven in ten Americans, however, doubt that President Trump would accept midterm results if Republicans lost seats and their congressional majority. The poll was reported by The Washington Post and The Hill.
Why it matters
The findings show deep public doubt about whether the president would accept an election outcome unfavorable to his party.
Coverage
- 7 in 10 doubt Trump would accept GOP losses in midterms: Survey (The Hill)
- Would Trump accept GOP midterm losses? 7 in 10 Americans doubt it. (The Washington Post)
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