The United States of America President, Donald Trump has vowed to rebuild his political strength after the Republican Party suffered a major defeat in last Tuesday’s midterm elections, which saw Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress.

Trump described the outcome as a significant setback for the United States but insisted that his administration and Republican Party would recover from the loss.

In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, the president said the country had taken “a giant step back in history” following the election results.

He also claimed that the stock market, which had recorded gains during his tenure, suffered a decline following the election.

Despite the setback, Trump struck a defiant tone, promising a stronger return.

“But have no fear, we will be back, BIGGER AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!” he wrote.

The election losses have left Republican lawmakers assessing the impact of the setback, particularly in states where the party had maintained dominance for decades.

Trump, however, has signalled an aggressive response, appointing his hardline adviser, Stephen Miller, as his new chief of staff on Friday.

Miller is widely associated with the administration’s restrictive immigration policies, making his appointment a potential indication of Trump’s intention to pursue a tougher political strategy following the election.

Democrats have already vowed to challenge the administration and oppose Miller’s influence, promising to resist his policies “every step of the way.”

The midterm results are expected to intensify political battles between the Trump administration and the Democratic-controlled Congress, with lawmakers preparing for renewed clashes over the president’s policies.