U.S. Midterms 2026: The shock result and what lies ahead for Democrats and Republicans | The View from India podcast

Two years after Donald Trump returned to the White House promising to reshape America, voters have delivered their own verdict. The 2026 midterm elections have dealt a major blow to the Republican Party, with Democrats making significant gains in both the House and the Senate. From the economy and the Iran war to Trump’s political influence and the future of the Republican Party, the results raise serious questions about the direction of American politics. Is this a turning point in Trump’s second presidency, and what does it mean for America’s role in the world?

Guest: Sriram Lakshman, foreign correspondent, The Hindu 

Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

Edit and production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

Graphics: Ramesh Chandran K. P.