With 100 Days to Go Until US Midterms, President Trump Faces Tough Political Test

With just 100 days remaining until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s Republican Party is facing opinion polls suggesting it could lose its majority in the House of Representatives. According to AFP, the significance of the November 3 elections for Trump’s presidency is extraordinary. If the Democratic Party wins a majority in the House, it would gain powerful committee chairmanships and subpoena powers, potentially subjecting the Trump administration to two years of investigations — and even a third impeachment attempt against the president.
According to the election analytics website Decision Desk HQ, Democrats have a 59% chance of winning a House majority, while Republicans currently hold a narrow 53-47 edge in the Senate. Rising inflation, gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon, and the ongoing war with Iran have compounded Republican difficulties. A recent survey found only 36% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has announced a campaign focused on food, gas, housing, and healthcare costs, while Republican leaders plan to emphasize border security and tax cuts. New congressional redistricting could give Republicans a boost of five to 12 seats, along with a financial advantage in campaign funding — though analysts say the overall race remains tight and its outcome uncertain.