Trump delivers chaotic, rambling Election Day pitch to voters as Republicans brace for midterm results
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which Trump suggested renaming after himself on the eve of midterm polling day, as voter anger over grocery and gas prices driven by his Iran war and tariffs dominated the final campaign stretch.
Republicans are defending a 218-214 House majority and a 53-47 Senate edge as millions of Americans vote, with final election forecasts pointing to significant Democratic gains in both chambers. Trump has threatened to "veto everything" if Democrats win control of Congress, saying he will become "Mr Veto" before eventually forcing a deal. Stocks are faltering amid the uncertainty, while a Reuters poll shows widespread public fury over crushing living costs undercutting Trump's economic promises.
To seize control of both chambers, Democrats must pick up four Senate seats and three House seats on a net basis.
