The Democratic Party secured full control of the U.S. Congress following decisive midterm victories. In the wake of the results, Donald Trump publicly attributed the Republican Party's defeats to the ongoing war in Iran. Meanwhile, digital audiences have heavily focused on Abdul El-Sayed capturing a historic Senate seat as part of the broader legislative sweep.
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Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress
From Trump blaming the Iran war for Republican losses to Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory, social media is awash with reactions to Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains and the party’s takeover of Congress.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
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