By Oluwakemi Kindness
The Democrats have won control of both the US Senate and House of Representatives, dealing President Donald Trump a major political setback for the remainder of his presidency.The Democrats have won control of both the US Senate and House of Representatives, dealing President Donald Trump a major political setback for the remainder of his presidency.
Trump has acknowledged the Democrats’ strong performance, saying they “did a good job”. He also admitted that the war in Iran and rising fuel prices contributed to the Republican defeat.
The outcome reflects growing voter frustration over the cost of living, with many Americans blaming Trump for the economic pressures facing households.
Democrats secured major victories in traditionally Republican states, including Texas, Ohio and Kansas, which has not elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly a century.
In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has claimed victory, putting him on course to become the first Muslim to serve in the US Senate.
The results leave Trump facing a Congress controlled by Democrats, raising questions about how he will advance his legislative agenda during the remainder of his presidency.
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