According to projections published by the BBC, the Democrats have provided a majority in both institutions, what will enable them to directly influence the legislative process and challenge President Trump’s political agenda during the last two years of his mandate.
The democratic victory is especially significant because of the results achieved in some states that traditionally supported the Republicans. Among these are Texas, Ohio, Kansas, and South Carolina, where democratic candidates have won significant victories.
One of the most surprising results is the victory of James Talarico, Texas, who has been elected the country’s first Democrat senator in more than three decades.
Addressing his supporters in Austin, Talarico said the victory represents a major political change in the state.
We just recovered Texas, he said, stressing that the policy of unity and hope can triumph over division.
In Ohio too, the Democrats have seen significant success by winning the race for the Senate and taking, according to projections, even the governor’s post. These results are considered especially significant, as it is about a state that has been an important bastion of the republics in recent years.
US President Donald Trump has reacted to the results in an interview for Fox News Television, where he acknowledged that the Democrats have conducted a successful campaign.
They did a good job, Trump said, adding that he was somewhat surprised by the election outcome.
However, the American president has denied that losing the republics represents a direct blow to his presidency. He has also ruled out the possibility of changes to the government cabinet as a result of the election result.
Trump has acknowledged that rising fuel prices have negatively affected support of the republics, stressing that citizens have been unhappy with higher fuel supply costs.
The president has also talked about tensions with Iran, warning that the United States could take a powerful blow in order for Iran not to provide nuclear weapons.
The takeover of Congress gives the Democrats the opportunity to block or prevent a significant part of President Trump’s political initiatives.
In addition to the impact on the adoption of laws, the new democratic majority could launch parliamentary investigations into presidential administration members and seek accountability for government decisions.
The Democrat leader in the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, has described the outcome as a major political recovery for the country.
Today the great return begins, Jeffries declared before his supporters.
He can also assume the post of House of Representatives if the Democrats choose him as their representative for running this room.
Political analysts have described the result as one of the biggest election shocks for the Republican Party in recent years. The fact that the Democrats have achieved victory in states where Trump had provided considerable support in previous elections shows the extent of the change in political access of the American electorate.
With the Senate and House of Representatives taking over, the Democrats are expected to have a decisive role in American politics by the end of Trump’s mandate. This victory marks a new chapter in American politics and warns two difficult years for President Donald Trump, who will now face a Congress controlled by his political opponents.
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