Voter revolt in US midterms offers hope against Trump extremism

Democrats won a landslide victory in Tuesday's US midterm elections, with major Senate and House gains, which Donald Trump dismissed by claiming he was not on the ballot, though the result was a clear rebuke of his presidency. Democratic candidates won decisive Senate races in traditionally Republican or competitive states, including Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and Kansas, while also securing a large House majority. Trump's approval ratings are low, with nearly 60 percent disapproving of his performance. The losses are attributed to voter dissatisfaction with Trump's economic management, inflation, the Iran war, tariffs, his stance on Ukraine, and self-enrichment. The outcome offers hope that Americans are rejecting the extremism of recent years, though Trump remains president.