Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Trump Jokes About Cancelling 2026 Midterms
On January 6, 2024, which was the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot, former US President Donald Trump was speaking to a group of Republican lawmakers.
He joked about cancelling the 2026 midterm elections, saying that people would call him a 'dictator' if he did.
He also complained about running against Democrats and criticized his predecessors.
This is not the first time Trump has made such remarks, as he had previously said he would be a 'dictator' for a day if he won the 2024 elections.
Trump joked about cancelling the 2026 midterm elections during a speech at the House Republican retreat.
He made the remarks on the fifth anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol riot.
Trump complained about running against Democrats and being called a 'dictator'.
He had previously stated he would be a 'dictator' for a day if elected in 2024.
Trump also criticized his predecessors, Obama and Biden, during his speech.
- Who
- Donald Trump, US President
- What
- Joked about cancelling the 2026 midterm elections
- When
- January 6, 2024
- Where
- Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
- Why
- Complaining about running against Democrats and being called a 'dictator'
- Event
- Trump's remarks at House Republican retreat
- Date
- January 6, 2024
- Location
- Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
- Context
- Fifth anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol riot
- Trump's Statement
- "They should cancel the election because the fake news will say 'he wants the elections cancelled. He's a dictator.'"
- Previous Statement
- Trump had previously said he would be a 'dictator' for a day if elected in 2024