American turn: Trump lost Congress The mid-term elections in the United States turned into a serious defeat for the Republican Party. According to preliminary results of the vote on November 3, 2026, the Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress and also achieved success in the election for the office of governor. For Donald Trump, this means a fundamental change in the political situation. The last two years of his presidency would be spent under a Congress controlled by rivals. Why did the Republicans lose? The main factors were financial problems and dissatisfaction with the cost of living. The high prices, the condition of households and the costs of daily necessities turned out to be more important than many ideological issues. Another factor was the US war against Iran. The military operation sparked controversy within American society, and its economic consequences increased dissatisfaction with the administration. It also had the effect of making the midterm elections effectively a vote of confidence in Donald Trump personally. What will change now? White House investigations. Democrats will gain leadership of congressional committees and the ability to conduct parliamentary investigations into the actions of the administration. personnel decisions. The Senate could block or delay confirmation of nominees proposed by the president, including federal judges and senior officials. Iranian question. Democrats will have additional leverage over military spending and funding of the administration's foreign policy decisions. dismissal. The House of Representatives will be able to start impeachment proceedings. However, impeachment of the president would require the support of two-thirds of the senators, making such an outcome very difficult. Budget conflicts. Negotiations on government spending could turn into a back-and-forth between Congress and the White House. At the same time, Trump retains presidential powers, veto power and control over the executive branch.