Democrats chase a 'blue wave' as Americans vote in midterms that will decide control of Congress and test Trump
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.
Americans are heading to the polls today in midterm elections with Trump's approval rating at a record low of 36 per cent in polling averages, and disapproval topping 60 per cent, as Democrats seek a 'blue wave' that would hand them control of both chambers of Congress. Cost of living, fuel prices and disillusion with the Iran war are cutting across party lines as the decisive issues. More than 100 million votes are expected to be cast in House and Senate races by the end of Tuesday.
Trump held 25 rallies in October alone, but experts warn his presence may be repelling independents — what one analyst called a 'red undertow'.
Should Democrats win both chambers, Trump could face congressional corruption probes targeting him and his family throughout his remaining two years in office.
The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Trump by turning down his bid to have thousands of disputed California mail ballots thrown out.
