Harris predicts Democrats will win midterm, slams Trump for weakening Korea alliance
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris predicted Wednesday that the Democrats will win both the House of Representatives and Senate in November’s midterm elections, while using a Seoul appearance to deliver a pointed critique of U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of the South Korea-U.S. alliance and his overtures toward North Korea. Speaking at the 2026 Asan Memorial Lecture, Harris said…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris forecasted on Wednesday that Democrats are poised to secure control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, while delivering a critical assessment of President Donald Trump's conduct regarding the South Korea-U.S. alliance and his approach towards North Korea.
Addressing the 2026 Asan Memorial Lecture, Harris stated that the electoral landscape is tilting towards the Democrats. "We are up against many challenges, yet I firmly believe that the Democrats will win - I am confident that both the House and the Senate will go to them," she remarked, highlighting that the count of competitive House seats that could flip from Republican to Democrat has risen from 40 to 46 in recent weeks.
When probed about a possible presidential campaign in 2028, Harris evaded the query, remarking, "From my point of view, the year 2028 doesn't matter if we fail to win in 2026." These statements came as Trump's approval ratings are dipping in the wake of the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late February, with congressional outcomes looming.
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