Why Donald Trump is a terrible politician: The 2026 midterms explained

Published on Nov 06, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Democrats have swept the House, Senate and governorships in the 2026 US midterms. It is US President Donald Trump’s worst election result yet. But what does it really mean? In this episode of HT Explained, Shashank Mattoo breaks down why Trump lost, how the post-Trump era is already starting and why Democrats have their own problems despite their dominant performance on Tuesday.

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