The Democrats regained control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday’s midterm elections— a significant setback for President Donald Trump.
Around 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, media outlets projected that Democrats flipped enough seats in multiple states including Colorado, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Political experts predicted that Democrats could win as many as 35 seats in the House.
The Democrats’ big victory in the House sends a clear message–Americans want more oversight of the Trump administration.
In her victory speech, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi congratulated the party’s “dynamic and incredible candidates who’ve taken back the House for the American people.”
Democrats will restore check and balance
Additionally, Pelosi said, “Today is more than about Democrats and Republicans. It is about restoring the Constitution and check and balance to the Trump administration. It is about stopping the GOP and Mitch McConnell’s assault on Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act and the health care of 130 million Americans living with pre-existing medical conditions.”
