Democrats Win Midterms: Can They Fix the Economy Trump Left Behind?

Economic worries drove President Donald Trump's Republicans to a crushing midterm defeat. High oil prices, rising tariffs, growing debt, and the costly buildout of data centers all weighed on voters. Now Democrats must prove their victory can change course. They face the same pressures: energy costs, trade policy, and mounting national debt. Whether they can deliver relief—or will be blamed for continued pain—remains the central question.