Fox News Hourly Update: "President Trump Reacts to Big Election Day Wins by Democrats"

Date: November 5, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This news update covers major Democratic victories in several key 2025 state elections, with reactions from newly elected officials and their opponents. Shifts in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York are highlighted, with a focus on unity, economic concerns, and the potential national implications for the upcoming midterms. The episode also details President Trump’s push with Senate Republicans amid a historic government shutdown, a deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky, and the Supreme Court reviewing Trump's trade policy authority.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Democratic Wins in State Elections

Virginia: Spanberger Elected Governor

• [00:02] Host Kathleen Maloney announces Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s victory as Virginia's governor.

• Spanberger, described as a moderate, emphasizes unity in her victory speech.

• Memorable Quote:

  "I have worked with anyone and everyone, regardless of political party, to deliver results for the people that I serve. And that's because I believe in this idea that there is so much more that unites us as Virginians and as Americans, then divides us."
  — Abigail Spanberger ([00:14])

• Spanberger wins with nearly 58% of the vote, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earl Sears.

• [00:38] In her concession, Sears urges prayer for Spanberger, government, and the country:

  "We must pray for Abigail. We must pray for our government. You are the government of the people, by the people and for the people. We must pray for our state and we must pray for our country."
  — Winsome Earl Sears ([00:38])

• Spanberger's campaign focused on economic issues.

New Jersey: Mikie Sherrill Becomes Governor

• [01:01] New Jersey remains blue, with Mikie Sherrill winning the governorship.
• The race concentrated on cost of living concerns, considered a key issue for both parties ahead of the 2026 midterms.
• Sherrill defeats former Republican assemblyman Jack Cittarelli, who concedes and congratulates her.
• Notable: Several counties that showed a Trump surge in the previous year swung back to Democratic favor.
• Commentary by Fox's Mark Meredith.

New York City: Zoran Mamdani Elected Mayor

• [01:40] Democratic socialist Zoran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
• Mamdani to be sworn in January 1.

  "On January 1, I will be sworn in as the mayor of New York City."
  — Zoran Mamdani ([01:51])

2. President Trump’s Response and Government Shutdown

• [02:15] President Trump hosts Senate Republicans at the White House during the longest U.S. government shutdown in history.

• Trump urges Senate Republicans (via Truth Social) to eliminate the filibuster to more easily pass legislation and voter reform.

• Memorable Quote:

  "Republicans, terminate the filibuster, get back to passing legislation and voter reform."
  — President Trump, via Truth Social (paraphrased by Fox's Doug Louzator, [02:23])

• Senate GOP leadership, led by John Thune, resists the move, citing potential future misuse by Democrats.

• Thune continues efforts to recruit Democratic votes to end the shutdown.

3. UPS Plane Crash in Louisville, Kentucky

• [03:12] A UPS cargo plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least seven and injuring 11.
• The plane was loaded for a long-haul flight to Honolulu.
• Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear offers condolences, confirming no hazardous materials on board.
• NTSB and FAA investigating; UPS warns of delays in deliveries due to the crash.

4. Supreme Court Reviews Trump’s Trade Authority

• [03:50] The Supreme Court hears challenges to President Trump’s use of emergency powers to implement global tariffs.
• Three lower courts ruled against Trump's actions; a reversal could impact the economy, according to Trump.

Notable Quotes

• Abigail Spanberger ([00:14]):
  "I have worked with anyone and everyone, regardless of political party, to deliver results for the people that I serve. And that's because I believe in this idea that there is so much more that unites us as Virginians and as Americans, then divides us."

• Winsome Earl Sears ([00:38]):
  "We must pray for Abigail. We must pray for our government. You are the government of the people, by the people and for the people. We must pray for our state and we must pray for our country."

• Zoran Mamdani ([01:51]):
  "On January 1, I will be sworn in as the mayor of New York City."

• President Trump, via Doug Louzator ([02:23]):
  "Republicans, terminate the filibuster, get back to passing legislation and voter reform."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] – Virginia governor results and Spanberger victory speech
• [00:32] – Spanberger defeats Sears, focus on economic issues
• [01:01] – New Jersey governor results, Mark Meredith reporting
• [01:40] – Zoran Mamdani wins NYC mayor, defeating Cuomo and Sliwa
• [02:15] – Trump hosts Senate GOP, pushes to eliminate filibuster
• [03:12] – UPS cargo plane crash details
• [03:50] – Supreme Court reviews Trump's trade powers

Episode Takeaways

• Democrats post significant wins in key state elections, with shifts even in some counties that previously leaned Trump.
• Prominent themes: unity, cost of living, economic anxiety.
• President Trump responds by urging procedural changes in the Senate as he faces a prolonged government shutdown and legal scrutiny of his trade policies.
• Breaking news includes a deadly cargo plane crash affecting UPS operations.

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