# Why are the US midterm elections so important to Trump?

https://mins.news/en/item/126861

- BBC Chinese, 2026-11-03 09:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/watch/cqx2v747w8p1o/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The US midterms will determine control of Congress and shape Washington’s balance of power over the next two years. If Democrats retake the House or Senate, they could constrain Trump’s agenda. Though his name is not on the ballot, the election could deeply affect the second half of his presidency.

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