Trump’s party loses 2026 midterms; here’s how he handled 2018

Donald Trump’s Republican Party lost its House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterms, a decisive defeat for the president. Democrats secured at least 54 Senate seats and 224 House seats, with votes still being counted. The 2018 midterms, during Trump’s first term, saw Democrats retake the House while Republicans held the Senate. That campaign was dominated by immigration, with Trump sending National Guard troops to the border and making unsubstantiated claims about a migrant caravan. Following the 2026 loss, Democrats are expected to launch investigations into the administration and may seek impeachment. Trump, facing poor approval ratings, could challenge the results, echoing his actions after the 2020 presidential election.