# What is at stake for Trump in the US midterm elections?

https://mins.news/en/video/127735

- BBC News, 2026-11-03 19:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4jhqXPn-l4

> Millions of Americans are voting for House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates in the 2026 midterms. Although Trump is not on the ballot, the result could shape the final two years of his presidency and his political legacy. Democrats hope to benefit from concerns over the cost of living, worsened by his tariffs and the war with Iran. Polls suggest Democrats could take con…

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