"He is so paralyzed that he just remains silent." Witnesses described how Trump handled the electoral defeat

On election night, Donald Trump reportedly remained isolated in the White House, shocked by the results, while his allies gathered to discuss strategy. The atmosphere was described as gloomy, with untouched snacks from Cheesecake Factory. Trump watched Fox News and reacted more calmly than usual, congratulating Democrats on their victory. He attributed the Republican losses to rising gas prices and criticized Fox News for giving Democrats too much airtime. Despite his frustrations, Trump expressed willingness to negotiate with the incoming Democratic majority, hinting at a veto strategy for future legislation.