US Midterms: Democrats Win Congress in Blow to Trump
The Democratic Party secured a landslide victory in the US midterm elections, reshaping Congress and challenging US-Israel policies.
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The Democratic Party achieved a landslide victory in the United States midterm elections held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, local time. According to a report by CNN Indonesia on Wednesday (November 4, 2026), the Democrats secured full control over both chambers of the US Congress—the House of Representatives and the Senate—following a series of decisive electoral wins.
This major Democratic triumph comes as a heavy blow to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Based on an analysis cited from Republika, these midterm results are not merely a political setback for the incumbent, but also reflect voter fatigue with unconditional US support for Israel and prolonged military entanglements in the Middle East.
Democratic Dominance in US Congress Seats
According to quick count polling by The New York Times as of Wednesday afternoon WIB (UTC+7), reported by CNN Indonesia, the Democratic Party successfully secured 52 seats in the Senate, comfortably surpassing the 50-seat threshold required to control the chamber. Meanwhile, the Republican Party lagged behind with 40 seats.
In the House of Representatives, the Democrats garnered 193 votes, while the Republicans won 114. With the threshold for a majority in the House standing at 218 seats, the Democrats need just 25 additional seats to cement total control over the US House.
Major Democratic breakthroughs in the Senate race occurred in several states traditionally known as conservative strongholds, such as Kansas and Iowa. In Kansas, Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton defeated the incumbent Republican senator, Roger Marshall, making history as the first Democratic senator from the state since 1932. Similar victories were clinched in Iowa, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Donald Trump's Response and Potential Policy Roadblocks
Responding to his party's defeat, President Donald Trump told The New York Times that he and the Republicans were willing to accept the midterm election results. "I am genuinely willing to accept the results. I pledge to work together with the Democratic Party," Trump stated, as quoted by AFP.
However, just minutes later on social media, the 80-year-old leader signaled resistance by posting an image of a red baseball cap embroidered with the word "VETO". With both the Senate and the House of Representatives now under Democratic control, the opposition party holds the full authority to block any of Trump's policy agendas and investigate various allegations throughout the final two years of his presidency.
Foreign Policy Implications and Middle East Issues
As cited by Republika, this political shift in the US Congress brings significant repercussions for Washington's foreign policy, particularly concerning military and diplomatic support for Israel. The issue of the war against Iran—which has dragged both the US and Israel into conflict—proved to be a serious political liability for the Republican Party, with polls indicating that 62 percent of voters opposed involvement in the war.
The Jerusalem Post noted that these midterm results deliver a strong message that the American public does not desire prolonged military involvement in the Middle East. This situation forces the White House to reconsider its future diplomatic and military steps, which frequently clash with the interests of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration.
As Muslims, we continually offer du'a that every global political dynamic may be guided toward the establishment of peace, justice for oppressed peoples such as the Palestinians, and the protection of humanity from the devastation of war. As taught in Islamic teachings, peace and safety are the greatest blessings that must constantly be pursued through dialogue and wisdom.
