U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at White House ballroom construction site after midterm setback

U.S. President Donald Trump made his first public appearance after the 2026 midterm elections at the construction site of the White House ballroom in Washington on November 4. The appearance came a day after Democrats secured control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, marking a major setback for Republicans. Trump spent much of his remarks discussing the ballroom project, highlighting its design, construction and features. He also responded to questions about the election…