Donald Trump stated that the Republican losses in the local elections are due to his absence from the ballot and the budget impasse in the USA.

Republican President Donald Trump explained on his Truth Social network that the electoral failures of his party in several local elections are mainly due to his absence from the ballot and the prolonged budget impasse in the United States. Democrats won important elections, including the New York City mayoralty, where Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, achieved a notable victory. Mamdani challenged Trump, stating that his hometown demonstrated how an authoritarian leader can be defeated.

The elections on Tuesday were a barometer of public reaction to Trump's tumultuous term, and analysts believe it is too early to draw trends for the midterm elections. Trump had previously threatened to withhold federal funds for New York if Mamdani won. He also emphasized that the budget impasse, which entered its 36th day, contributed to Republican losses, affecting hundreds of thousands of employees and destabilizing public services.