Democrats Sweep Congressional Elections
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Voters delivered a major rebuke to President Donald Trump in Tuesday's midterm elections, with Democrats projected to take control of both the U.S. House and Senate, ending Republican control of Congress.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the next Speaker of the House. If elected, he would make history as the first Black man to hold the position.
Speaking Tuesday night after Democrats were projected to flip the House, Jeffries called the results a "great American comeback."
"Today begins the great American comeback," Jeffries told supporters.
"The American people have spoken and made clear they've had enough of the extremism, enough of the corruption. They want a Congress that's going to deliver for the American people, and that is exactly what House Democrats will do as soon as we get into office in January," he said.
Jeffries said Democrats understand voters expect dramatic change and promised a Congress that puts everyday Americans first.
President Trump has responded to the election results, telling The New York Times he would accept the outcome, putting to rest questions about whether he would challenge the results.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the next Speaker of the House. If elected, he would make history as the first Black man to hold the position.
Speaking Tuesday night after Democrats were projected to flip the House, Jeffries called the results a "great American comeback."
"Today begins the great American comeback," Jeffries told supporters.
"The American people have spoken and made clear they've had enough of the extremism, enough of the corruption. They want a Congress that's going to deliver for the American people, and that is exactly what House Democrats will do as soon as we get into office in January," he said.
Jeffries said Democrats understand voters expect dramatic change and promised a Congress that puts everyday Americans first.
President Trump has responded to the election results, telling The New York Times he would accept the outcome, putting to rest questions about whether he would challenge the results.
