Trump faces midterm reckoning with 100 days to US vote
Decision Desk HQ narrowly favors Republicans to retain control through a 50-50 split, with Vice-President J.D. A president’s job approval under 45 guarantees their party is going to lose seats. It doesn’t mean they’ll lose chambers, but they definitely lose seats,” the former news anchor said.“A president under 40 – they’re going to lose chambers.
- ▪Decision Desk HQ narrowly favors Republicans to retain control through a 50-50 split, with Vice-President J.D.
- ▪A president’s job approval under 45 guarantees their party is going to lose seats.
- ▪It doesn’t mean they’ll lose chambers, but they definitely lose seats,” the former news anchor said.“A president under 40 – they’re going to lose chambers.
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Trump faces midterm reckoning with 100 days to US voteSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDonald Trump will not appear on the ballot on Nov 3, but the stakes for his presidency could hardly be higher. PHOTO: AFPPublished Jul 26, 2026, 09:50 AMUpdated Jul 26, 2026, 09:50 AMSet as preferred sourceSummariseRepublicans face likely House losses and a tough Senate fight as low approval ratings and inflation hurt their chances in the US midterm elections.Democrats may gain control of the House, enabling investigations into Trump’s administration and impacting his presidency.Republicans rely on redistricting advantages and campaign funds but struggle against voter concerns on costs and ongoing conflicts like the Iran war.AI generatedWASHINGTON – One hundred days before the US…
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