Midterms. The president defeated in the House and Senate. The Democratic wave across America

The American midterm elections turned into a clear victory for the Democrats. The party gained control of both the House and the Senate, marking a significant defeat for the Republicans and Donald Trump, who had made the election campaign a test of his presidency. In the House, the Democrats are on track to secure a large majority. Hakeem Jeffries could become the first African American to hold the position of Speaker.

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The most notable shift occurred in the Senate, where Democrats won in several traditionally Republican states. The first significant result was Roy Cooper's election in North Carolina. In South Carolina, after 28 years of Republican dominance, Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away in July.

In Texas, James Talarico beat Ken Paxton by nearly 20 points. In Kansas, Adam Hamilton secured a Democratic seat after 94 years. In Ohio, Sherrod Brown defeated Jon Husted. The victories of Josh Turek in Iowa and Troy Jackson in Maine solidified the Democratic majority in the Senate.

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After the vote, Trump tried to distance himself from the defeat. He claimed that if he had been a candidate, the Republicans would have achieved a landslide victory. He expressed surprise at the result, despite the large rallies and enthusiastic supporters. The president acknowledged that gas prices and the short-term impacts of his policies on Iran might have influenced voters' decisions, and in some interviews, he expressed willingness to accept the outcome and work with the Democrats, stating a desire to reach an agreement, especially on immigration.

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Trump also mentioned the possibility of using the presidential veto to block Democratic legislative initiatives. He reminded that he has the power to reject laws but added that he does not want to spend the next two years vetoing every proposal and is ready to seek agreements. However, his messages appeared contradictory: while talking about cooperation, he posted a photo on Truth Social of a red hat with the word “VETO.” With Democrats leading both chambers, the Trump administration will face intense congressional scrutiny and may encounter greater challenges in advancing its agenda.