‘I wasn’t on the ballot’: Trump deflects blame as Democrats on track to control Congress

What happened: US President Donald Trump posted on social media that he "wasn't on the ballot" as early results showed Democratic gains in the midterm elections, in what SCMP describes as an early attempt to distance himself from his party's performance. Why it matters: The post came as Democrats were on track to control Congress, and Trump sought to shift attention away from his party's midterm results. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

US President Donald Trump posted on social media that he "wasn't on the ballot" as early results showed Democratic gains in the midterm elections, in what SCMP describes as an early attempt to distance himself from his party's performance.

The post came as Democrats were on track to control Congress, and Trump sought to shift attention away from his party's midterm results.