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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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Democrats retake Virginia. I'm Kathleen Maloney, FOX News. Voters in Virginia elected Abigail Spanberger as governor, the moderate Democrat stressing unity in her victory speech.
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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.
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Spanberger won nearly 58% of the vote in defeating Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears.
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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.
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She staked her campaign on economic issues. New Jersey voters keep the state, state blue today.
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New Jersey Democrats are celebrating after voters here in Jersey did promote the congresswoman Mikey Sherrill to be the Garden State's next governor. This race focused heavily on cost of living, but it also is seen as something both parties are looking very closely at in terms of messaging ahead of next November's midterms. Let's get you the numbers from overnight, which shows that Sherrill had no problem defeating the former Republican assemblyman Jack Cittarelli. It's notable multiple counties where President Trump saw a surge in support last year. Flip back to Democrats favor in this election overnight. Cittarelli spoke to his supporters in Bridgewater, says he called Sheryl to congratulate her on her victory. This was his third time running for governor.
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Fox's Mark Meredith. New York City voters put their trust in Democratic socialist zoran Mamdani. On January 1, I will be sworn.
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In as the mayor of New York City.
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He defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. America's listening.
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[02:16]
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President Trump is hosting Senate Republicans for breakfast at the White House as the government shutdown becomes the longest in the country's history.
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The president expected to really press Senate Republicans to get rid of the filibuster. He did not mince words on Truth Social yesterday, writing republicans, terminate the filibuster, get back to passing legislation and voter reform President djt But Senate Republican leaders have already ruled this out because while this could help Republicans at the moment and in the near term, it could be wielded by Democrats against them one day. And Senate Majority Leader John Thune is still hoping to win win over a handful of Democrats to end the shutdown.
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Fox's Doug Louzator. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is predicting chaos if air traffic controllers miss another paycheck. An explosion caused a UPS cargo plane to crash in Louisville, Kentucky. Fox's Todd Pyro has more.
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At Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, triple engine plane had just taken off shortly before crashing, was fueled for an 8 and a half hour flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, leading to that mass burst of flames. Governor Andy Beshear speaking yesterday, offering prayers for the victims. The governor also confirmed that there were no hazardous materials on board, easing fears that this could cause a greater environmental issue for the area. The NTSB and the FAA are both helping in the investigation. Meantime, UPS issuing an alert last night saying that delivery schedules for airborne and international packages may be affected by the crash.
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At least seven people were killed, 11 others injured. President Trump's authority to impose far reaching tariffs coming before the Supreme Court this morning. Three lower courts have ruled against his use of emergency powers to impose those sweeping worldwide tariffs. The president says a Supreme Court ruling against him would hurt the economy. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.