Dehradun, Nov. 6 -- The 2026 US midterm elections present a significant test for President Donald Trump's second-term agenda. With polling data showing Democrats leading 52% to 43.1% and projecting Democratic gains of 12 to 25 House seats-a Republican setback appears highly plausible. A loss of congressional majorities would structurally shift the remainder of Trump's presidency, triggering severe domestic friction while introducing a mix of moderation, complexity, and structural gridlock into US-India relations.
A Democratic victory in either chamber of Congress would decisively disrupt the balance of power, transforming the administration into a more restricted, defensive executive. A Democratic-controlled House or Senate would stall Tru...