# Trump enters final phase of elected career wounded but determined to retain power

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- CNN, 2026-11-04 21:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/04/politics/trump-lame-duck-president-democrats?Date=20261104&Profile=CNN

> Donald Trump was resoundingly rejected by voters on Tuesday night. He is entering the final phase of his elected career wounded, but newly determined to maintain a firm grip on power.