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Democrats win U.S. midterms as Lula allies celebrate
The Democratic Party's victory in U.S. midterm elections on November 3 sparked celebrations among Brazilian President Lula's supporters, who linked Trump's setback to Lula's own reelection.
In brief
The Democratic Party's victory in U.S. midterm elections on November 3 sparked celebrations among Brazilian President Lula's supporters, who linked Trump's setback to Lula's own reelection. Democrats won U.S. midterm elections on November 3, gaining 239 House seats and at least 54 Senate seats, prompting celebrations…
Democrats win U.S. midterms decisively
The Democratic Party won 239 of 435 House seats and secured at least 54 of 100 Senate seats in midterm elections held on Tuesday, November 3. Republicans won 147 House seats.
Lula supporters celebrate Trump's setback
Brazilian politicians and supporters of President Lula celebrated the Democratic victory on social media, linking Trump's defeat to Lula's reelection on October 25.
“It happened in Brazil. It just happened in the United States.”
Bolsonaro allies criticize Janja's celebration
First Lady Janja posted an image of the Statue of Liberty embracing Christ the Redeemer making the L gesture.Congressman Nikolas Ferreira reposted it with the comment, "This woman's lack of common sense still surprises me."
“This woman's lack of common sense still surprises me.”
The essence
Democrats won U.S. midterm elections on November 3, gaining 239 House seats and at least 54 Senate seats, prompting celebrations from Lula supporters who saw it as a rejection of the far right.
