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U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Florida, Oct. 30, 2026. (Credit: Evan Vucci/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google Between 115 million and 120 million U.S. citizens are expected to vote by Nov. 3, in midterm elections marked by high voter turnout and continued uncertainty.The stakes go beyond the possibility that the Democrats regain control of Congress. Voters are also being asked to judge how President Donald Trump has fulfilled his mandate, and the limits of his power.Historically, U.S. midterm elections have tended to work against the president’s party. Since WWII, the party in power has almost always lost seats in the House of Representatives in the first midterm elections.But Trump was no ordinary president at the start of his term. Having returned to power after his 2024 victory, he has interpreted it as a mandate to expand presidential authority, issuing executive orders, invoking emergency powers, imposing tariffs and taking military... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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