Washington DC, Nov. 4 -- Acknowledging a difficult electoral setback for Republicans as Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of the US Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment over the midterm results but vowed that his party would reclaim the House in the 2028 elections.

Speaking at a Republican election watch party in Louisiana, Johnson admitted that Republicans had faced a challenging electoral battle while maintaining that historical trends had made retaining the party's congressional majority particularly difficult.

"We faced some real odds here," Johnson said, acknowledging the setback.

Looking ahead to the next election cycle, he expressed confidence in the Republican Party's prospects, d...