WASHINGTON: Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing both the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning nationwide rejection of Donald Trump that is set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency.
The Democratic landslide will give the opposition power to block legislation, launch wide-ranging investigations into Trump’s administration and thwart his judicial and senior government appointments.
The results reflected deep anger over the cost of living, tariffs and Trump’s war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.
“I’m just so happy. I’m so eager,” said 22-year-old paralegal Michael Diaz in Georgia, celebrating a major victory for rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff in the Senate.
