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

https://mins.news/en/video/126880

- BBC Chinese, 2026-11-03 10:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5-iNyYT4eE

> The US midterms will determine which party controls Congress, shaping Washington’s balance of power for the next two years. A Democratic takeover of either chamber could constrain Trump’s agenda, and the election—which does not feature his name on the ballot—could have a profound impact on the second half of his presidency.

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