In a post on Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump has questioned the legitimacy of the midterm elections, despite earlier accepting the results. This comes days after the Democrats retook both chambers of Congress, with many state and local officials reporting mostly problem-free voting. The post made vague claims about polling irregularities, voting "dumps," and machines without providing specific evidence. Trump's doubts echo his past attempts to cast doubt on election integrity in contests he has lost. Despite these claims, the vote counting process proceeded as normal, and state laws dictate that some states will take longer to count votes due to practicalities. The outcome of the elections has been clear since election night, with Democrats securing 54 Senate seats and 254 House seats, giving them comfortable majorities in both chambers of Congress. Trump's claims come amidst extreme weather-related closures of some locations, as well as reported administrative or technical issues in some local jurisdictions. Experts, officials, and local elections offices have spent months preparing for potential questions about the votes' legitimacy, with the 2026 midterms being reported mostly smooth so far.