From Al Jazeera · Caolán Magee · · 1m
Democrats gain Congress as Trump's Iran war costs mount
Republicans blame the Trump administration's unpopular foreign policies, including strikes on Iran and support for Israeli actions, for losing control of Congress in the midterms.
In brief
Republicans blame the Trump administration's unpopular foreign policies, including strikes on Iran and support for Israeli actions, for losing control of Congress in the midterms. Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterms as Republicans blamed the Trump administration's foreign policies for…
Democrats win Congress as midterms conclude
As midterm votes came in on Tuesday, Democrats locked up majorities in both chambers of the United States Congress, marking a significant shift in power.
Republicans blame Iran war and fuel prices
Vice President JD Vance said on X that the war on Iran, which triggered soaring fuel prices and a forty seven billion dollar bill, soured voters on the Republican Party.
“The real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone”
Voters opposed Gaza war and Iran strikes
Many voters were appalled at US-funded Israeli genocide in Gaza and the occupation of southern Lebanon, and viewed Trump as convinced by Netanyahu to launch strikes on Iran on February 28.
What it means
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterms as Republicans blamed the Trump administration's foreign policies for the losses.
