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A história principal
Democratas conquistam o Congresso, e a reação de Trump vira manchete
As eleições de meio de mandato dos EUA de 2026 terminaram, e o resultado representa uma grande mudança em Washington. Os democratas assumiram o controle tanto da Câmara dos Representantes quanto do Senado, encerrando o período em que os republicanos controlavam as duas casas e a Casa Branca.
Em poucas horas, todos os olhos se voltaram para o presidente Donald Trump. Sua primeira reação veio no Truth Social, tarde da noite da eleição. Ele escreveu que "não estava na cédula", argumentando que os republicanos teriam vencido por ampla margem se ele estivesse. Encerrou com sua frase habitual, agradecendo às pessoas pela atenção ao assunto.

Which Voters Moved?
Four Voter Groups That Turned Away From the GOP
Every election tells a story about who showed up and who changed their mind. According to Fox News reporting on the midterms, four key groups shifted away from the Republican Party: young voters, independents, rural voters and Hispanic voters. The coverage linked the shift to frustration over the Iran war and tariffs.
Let's look at why each group matters.
1. Young voters. Younger people tend to vote less often, so when they turn out in force it can swing results. Issues like the cost of living, jobs and the threat of war often rank high for them. A shift in this group is closely watched because habits formed early can last for decades.
2. Independents. These voters don't belong to either party and decide close races. They often react to the overall mood of the country rather than party loyalty. When independents move, a party loses its margin for error.
3. Rural voters. Rural areas have been a Republican stronghold in recent elections. Tariffs can hit farmers and small-town businesses directly, because trade disputes affect what they sell and what they pay for equipment. Any slippage in rural support is a warning sign for the party.
4. Hispanic voters. This is a large and varied group, and its votes differ by region and background. Reports of movement here are significant because both parties have been competing hard for these voters.
A few points of caution:
These are early reports based on election-night coverage. Final turnout data and detailed surveys will refine the picture.
"Shifted away" doesn't mean every voter in a group moved. It describes a trend in the numbers.
Local races, candidate quality and turnout all vary by state.
What stands out is the pattern. When groups as different as young urban voters and rural residents both move in the same direction, it suggests a shared concern, and in this case coverage pointed to prices and the costs of the administration's policies.
Trump's own explanation is different. He says Republicans lost because he wasn't on the ballot and his supporters stayed home. Analysts will test both ideas against the data. If turnout among his base really fell, that supports his view. If large numbers of past supporters actually switched sides, that supports the critics.
For both parties, the lesson is the same. Coalitions are never permanent. A group that backs you in one election can drift in the next if its concerns aren't met. The party that listens first will have the advantage in the next race.
Which group do you think matters most for 2028? Comment below. 👇
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Aceitando os resultados e o que acontece a seguir
"Disposto a aceitar os resultados": o que significa, na prática, um governo dividido
Após as eleições de meio de mandato, o presidente Trump disse que aceitaria os resultados das eleições e trabalharia com os democratas, que agora controlam as duas casas do Congresso. Ele disse ao The New York Times que estava "absolutamente disposto" a trabalhar com eles e sugeriu que talvez encontrassem uma visão em comum.
Essa frase tem um peso real. Aqui está um guia simples do que muda agora que o poder está dividido entre a Casa Branca e o Congresso.