00:01This was, theoretically at least, a tough Senate map for Democrats.
00:06Not all that long ago, it was difficult to find a viable path for them to reach a majority.
00:11Republicans were defending some deep red territory.
00:14Donald Trump won Texas by 14 points in 2024.
00:18He won Kansas by 16.
00:21And in Mississippi, where the race is currently remarkably close, Donald Trump won by 23 points.
00:26The American electorate has reacted and reacted strongly to Donald Trump's presidency.
00:32Democrats have held all their Senate seats and flipped at least seven from the Republican Party.
00:38The South and the Midwest have both gone blue.
00:42And for the first time in a very long time.
00:45Not since 1988 here, since 1932 here.
00:49And then, in the House, Democrats are on track for a very healthy majority.
00:54Already, they've gained at least 25 districts.
00:58So, what will Democrats do with their new power over Congress?
01:02Expect Trump to veto anything they pass.
01:05And while this result is remarkable, a landslide, an earthquake or a tsunami,
01:10Donald Trump won't be around forever.
01:13Both parties now need to grapple with life and politics after this president.
