US course corrects and signals Peak Trump is over
The Indian Express · Vikas Swarup ·
Whether the President recognises this reality or spends his remaining two years fighting it will shape not only the final chapter of his presidency but also the legacy he leaves behind.
The stunning Democratic victories in the American midterms represent far more than a routine electoral correction halfway through a presidential term. By handing Democrats control of both the House and the Senate, voters have delivered a resounding rebuke to Donald Trump’s leadership, his style of governance and the direction in which he has been taking the country.
At its core, this was a referendum on an administration increasingly perceived as out of control and out of touch with the concerns of ordinary Americans.
The most immediate explanation lies in voters’ pockets. The cost of living emerged as a defining issue. Americans who expected Trump to deliver economic relief instead faced soaring grocery prices, rising energy bills and mounting healthcare costs.
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