Donald Trump Suffers Crushing Midterm Defeat

Former US President Donald Trump faced a significant political defeat as Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. This marked a major reversal for Trump, who had previously dominated the Republican-controlled House and Senate during his second term. Democrats achieved victories in states traditionally loyal to the GOP, with voters expressing discontent over rising costs of living, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and concerns surrounding corruption and the administration's performance.

According to the Associated Press, Democrats captured 228 seats in the House of Representatives, compared to 139 for Republicans. In the Senate, Democrats secured 54 seats, while Republicans claimed 44, resulting in a Democratic majority in both chambers. Democrats achieved victories in at least seven Senate seats, including Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina, and South Carolina—regions that had not elected a Democratic senator in nearly a century.

The party also gained more than two dozen Republican-held House seats, many of which had previously supported Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

The election served as a referendum on Trump's presidency, with half of the surveyed voters considering it an opportunity to criticize him, and 70 percent desiring Congress to impose stricter limits on his power. High living expenses and dissatisfaction with the administration were key factors in the results. Trump acknowledged the outcome and congratulated Democrats in an interview with Fox News, although he claimed he would not have faced such a loss if he had been on the ballot.

The defeat is expected to significantly alter Washington's landscape during the final two years of Trump's presidency, granting Democrats control over the legislative agenda and the ability to challenge the White House.