Show Notes
Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in the US midterm elections, but the stakes for his presidency are enormous. We look at the battlegrounds that could decide control of Congress and what the result could mean for his final two years in office.
Americans are preparing to vote in crucial midterm elections that could reshape the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency.
With Republicans fighting to retain control of Congress, Democrats are hoping to capitalise on voter frustration over the cost of living and Trump's policies.
But with tight races in key battleground states, could the president himself prove to be his party's biggest liability?
In this episode Why Donald Trump could be a liability for Republicans The key battleground states that could decide control of Congress How the cost of living is influencing voters What a Democratic victory could mean for Trump's presidency Why the election outcome remains uncertain SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.
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