US voters head to polls to deliver midterm verdict on Trump

On Tuesday, American voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections, aiming to judge the initial two years of President Donald Trump's second term. Surveys and impartial analysts predict a favorable outcome for Democrats, who are expected to seize control of the House of Representatives from Republicans. However, the Senate's control remains uncertain, with the contest spanning nearly ten closely contested races, predominantly in Republican strongholds.

The battle for the Senate is unfolding across these battlegrounds. History indicates that Trump's Republicans have suffered losses in Congress in all but two midterm elections since World War Two. The president's approval rating is currently near his lowest points, influenced by deep voter dissatisfaction stemming from the war with Iran and the subsequent increase in fuel prices.

There is no ambiguity that this year's election is centered around Trump, the dominant political figure in the United States for the majority of the last decade. Trump has repeatedly urged his supporters to "pretend I'm on the ballot," a message that Democratic leaders have embraced. During a television interview on Tuesday morning, Trump confidently boasted about what he described as his accomplishments in Venezuela.