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Welcome to today’s live coverage of the US midterm elections, after Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress, depriving the president and his Republicans of legislative power at the midpoint of Donald Trump’s second term.
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North America correspondent Michael Koziol says the American people’s verdict is clear. They have not just gone cold on Donald Trump and his Republican Party – they have defenestrated them , from sea to shining sea.
But he says if Trump was humbled by the electoral rout, he didn’t really show it. Listening to Trump deflect, it became clear he was completely delusional about what just took place.
Koziol says this is why the size of the blue wave in these elections could be a blessing in disguise for Republicans, allowing them to hasten their break from Trump and reduce his influence over their future.
“Trump is living in a bubble. His fellow Republicans must surely now burst it. They must take back control.”
The Democrats have delivered a comprehensive blow to Donald Trump ahead of his final two years in the White House, sweeping control of the Senate and the House.
Several key battleground races – particularly in the Senate – were at the heart of this emphatic Democratic Party win. We’re tracking which seats were flipped, retained – and which remain in play.
Head here to check out our interactives for the 11 key races.
Welcome to today’s live coverage of the US midterm elections, after Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress, depriving the president and his Republicans of legislative power at the midpoint of Donald Trump’s second term.
Read more of our US midterms coverage below:
