On November 6, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his dismay over the stock market crash that occurred following the elections. In his posts on the Truth Social platform, he blamed the Democrats for this decline, stating that it was a result of their electoral success.
Trump's Reaction to the Stock Market Crash
Trump characterized the situation on the stock market as "one of the worst days in history." He emphasized that a lot of effort had been put into achieving record highs, but now those achievements have been destroyed. The president noted that "your retirement savings have decreased," and urged people to remember that the blame lies not with the Republicans, but with the Democrats.
Trump's Follow-Up Post
About an hour after his first post, Trump published another message reiterating his accusations. He stated that the stock market crashed "because the Democrats had a lucky Tuesday." Trump addressed American voters, saying they should only blame themselves for this situation.