Against all odds, Donald Trump managed to not only secure his presidency on Tuesday, but also help Republicans regain control of the Senate.
Tuesday's results showed Republicans triumphing in key Senate races, with victories in Ohio and West Virginia strengthening their position. The party now controls the Senate by a slim majority, securing a 51-49 lead, with further gains possible. Trump-backed candidates Bernie Moreno and Jim Justice won crucial seats in the Senate, while Republicans gained ground in the House, ensuring they could influence key legislative decisions.
“We took back control of the Senate. Wow, that's great. And the Senate elections are taking place in Montana, Nevada, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Trump said.
“They were tough races. And I mean, the number of victories in the Senate was absolutely incredible. And we did plate rallies. We did plate rallies with each of them. And sometimes we did two or three. And it was amazing. “Look at all those wins,” he added.
The House of Representatives However, there is still room to be won as tight races continue to be played in several swing districts. In Pennsylvania, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, the GOP captured a crucial seat, and similar victories in North Carolina, aided by redistricting, have made the fight for control highly uncertain. Republicans currently hold a slim majority of 220-212, but that could change dramatically depending on the results of closely contested elections, particularly in Democratic-leaning states like New York and California, where counting could take several days.
The stakes are high: A Republican House would give Trump the power to appoint conservative judges and shape policy on a range of issues. If Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice president, prevails, House Republicans could serve as a powerful obstacle to their agenda and block key parts of their proposed reforms. Analysts are predicting a close, contentious outcome that could lead to another period of legislative gridlock reminiscent of past years of partisan infighting.