# The Beginning of the End of Trumpism

> U.S. voters flip House and Senate control in midterms, signaling Trumpism's decline.
- Title: The Beginning of the End of Trumpism · Foreign Policy
- Summary: U.S. voters flip House and Senate control in midterms, signaling Trumpism's decline. U.S.
- Keywords: u.s. midterms, democrats, house of representatives, senate, trump, republican party, iran war, tariffs, democratic socialists of america, fox news, truth social, veto
- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/11/04/democrats-midterms-senate-house-united-states-trump-2
- Author: Ravi Agrawal
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: u.s. midterms, democrats, house of representatives, senate, trump, republican party, iran war, tariffs, democratic socialists of america, fox news, truth social, veto
## U.S. Midterm Election Results
Voters delivered a historic Democratic victory in both the House and Senate, flipping control simultaneously for the fourth time since World War II.

> I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!
## Trump's Reaction to Results
Trump distanced himself from the election outcome after encouraging voters to pretend he was on the ballot.

> I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!
## Voter Concerns and Trump Policies
Polls show voters linked dissatisfaction with rising costs and government corruption directly to Trump’s policies, including the Iran war and tariffs.
## Democratic Campaign Success
Democrats ran successful campaigns in diverse states including Maine, Michigan, Nevada, and North Carolina with a range of candidates.
## Lack of Democratic Unity
Democrats lack a clear party leader or direction, suggesting the midterm vote was a repudiation of the present rather than a roadmap for the future.
## Democratic Challenges
Democrats face hurdles including a lack of two-thirds majority in Congress and Trump’s ability to veto legislative actions.

> LAWYER UP
## Military and Defense Constraints
The U.S. has expended two-thirds of its Patriot missile interceptors and one-third of its Tomahawk cruise missiles since the Iran war began.
## Trump's Media Influence Decline
Trump’s hold on media, including Fox News, has begun to slip as he faces increased public resistance.
## Global Reaction to U.S. Midterms
Countries like France and India are experiencing global protests, signaling a potential counter-backlash against Trumpism.
## Long-Term Political Shifts
Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis predicts Republicans will not regain Senate control until 2032.

> It is very unlikely Republicans will recapture Congress in 2028
## Key takeaway

U.S. voters delivered a historic Democratic victory in both chambers of Congress, ending Trump's political dominance and shifting global power dynamics.