# Trump Must Now Govern Through a Midterm Meltdown of His Own Making

https://mins.news/en/item/128948

- Bloomberg News, 2026-11-04 11:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-11-04/midterm-elections-2026-trump-must-now-contend-with-democrats-in-control?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aeb173fa8565500013eff07

> After deflecting blame for the election shellacking, President Trump faces a grueling second-term reality: a barrage of subpoenas, legislative gridlock and less time to secure his legacy.

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