Democrats' midterm sweep curbs Trump's power and reshapes 2028 race

Democrats won a sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, securing control of both the House and Senate, which analysts say significantly curbs President Donald Trump's political power and influence. The party gained at least 54 Senate seats and roughly 258 House seats, including upset wins in Republican strongholds like Kansas and Texas. Analyst Ian Bremmer attributes the defeat to the Iran war, unpopular tariffs, and corruption allegations, marking one of the largest midterm losses for a president's party in decades. The result weakens Trump's ability to implement his agenda and intensifies Republican succession battles for 2028, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio seen as potential contenders. Bremmer notes the defeat signals the beginning of Trump's declining influence, though not the end of his political movement.