
An analysis by Marc Pitzke about what could happen next for the US President after the Democrats' victory.
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The Democrats have captured Congress while Donald Trump remains in the White House. The article is an analysis by Marc Pitzke from November 4th, 2026.
US President after the Democrats' victory "I will be Mr. Veto" - what's next for Trump
The Democrats take control of Congress, but Donald Trump remains in the White House. It is quite possible that the president will now act even more recklessly.
An analysis by Marc Pitzke
November 4th, 2026, 7:41 p.m
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Donald Trump will act even more recklessly.
Possible · Within weeks

After the US midterm elections, the Democrats won the majority in the Senate and also regained the majority of the governorship. President Trump acknowledged defeat, congratulated the Democrats and announced that he would recognize the results and work with them. International reactions came from, among others, Chancellor Merz and Foreign Minister Wadephul.
Trump has acknowledged that the Iran war played a role in the midterms. After the Republicans' defeat in the US midterm elections, Trump, Vice President Vance and MPs commented on the root cause analysis. The US stock markets rose sharply after the Democrats' victory. Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan and becomes the first Muslim in the US Senate.

In his first appearance after his election defeat in the 2026 US midterms, Donald Trump justified the Iran war as "worth it" and raved about the "most beautiful ballroom in the world." Vice President Vance distances himself from his boss. The full article is no longer accessible behind a SPIEGEL+ paywall.
After the Republicans' defeat in the US midterm elections, Trump talks about construction projects, Vance attributes the defeat to the Iran war, Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim in the US Senate and the US stock markets rise sharply.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the SPD and the Greens to stop the expropriation plans of a possible red-green-red coalition in Berlin. He warned at the SPD economic forum that such debates damaged trust in Germany as an investment location. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil and Vonovia boss Luka Mucic also rejected the plans.

In Germany, around 80 percent of the approximately nine million women suffer from symptoms during the menopause, and one in three have to adapt their everyday lives accordingly. CSU politician Bär calls for more understanding from employers and emphasizes that women's health is a social task. The Ministry of Research is providing 21 million euros for research.