Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda

Republicans routed as Democrats gain powerful new leverage over Trump for remainder of his presidency

Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda

TL;DR

  • Democrats have gained control of the Senate.
  • Republicans have experienced a significant defeat.
  • Democrats now possess powerful new leverage over President Trump.
  • This leverage will be effective for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
  • The election results suggest US voters have rejected Trump's agenda.