Donald Trump urged voters to treat the US midterm elections as a judgment on him, despite not appearing on the ballot. After weeks of campaigning around the country, the president emerged from the vote facing a major setback as Democrats secured a majority in Congress.
The campaign focused attention on Trump’s presidency, including the high cost of living, which the source links to his tariffs and the war with Iran, as well as allegations of corruption involving his family and associates. The results were described as a rebuke to the president.
Trump responded by shifting blame to Republican candidates and threatening Democrats, who now hold the congressional majority.
Sources: Süddeutsche Zeitung.