American voters headed to the polls on Tuesday (November 3) in the midterm elections, widely seen as a high-stakes test of Donald Trump's presidency, according to AFP reports carried by Malay Mail.
The campaign messages
Republicans insisted that Trump's tax cuts and immigration crackdown will benefit Americans, and they portrayed Democratic candidates as left-wing radicals, AFP reported. Democrats, for their part, had been expected to win at least partial control of Congress, which would impose political constraints on the president for the first time in two years.
What a defeat could mean
A follow-up AFP analysis published on Wednesday (November 4) argued that there would be no lame-duck lull for Trump if Republicans lose ground, and that a midterm defeat threatens to unleash a political storm in Washington. The issues cited in related reports include high inflation, the war with Iran and possible Democratic investigations.
Results
At the time of writing, counting was still under way and I could not confirm final results for the House or Senate, so no winner or seat count is stated here. Results can change as ballots are tallied, and projections can be revised. Readers should check the Associated Press and other established news agencies for the latest official figures.
For Malaysia, the outcome may influence oil prices, the US dollar and trade policy, all of which can affect the ringgit and fuel costs.
Sources: Malay Mail (AFP) - US voters head to polls | Malay Mail (AFP) - No lame-duck lull for Trump
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