⚡U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, October 5, that he hopes Republican lawmakers will retain control of Congress in next week’s midterm elections, but that if Democrats win as well, there will still be a way to cooperate with them and reach an agreement.

In remarks to reporters about the possibility of a Democratic victory, President Trump said: “I hope that doesn’t happen, but this situation has happened to many presidents before. You have a very powerful veto, and ultimately you get to agreements.”

The U.S. president also, in response to a question about accepting the election results, said: “If the election is held honestly, then yes.”

The midterm election will be held on Tuesday, October 12, and its outcome will determine the political composition of Congress for the remaining two years of President Trump’s term.