What happens to Trump if the Democrats crush the midterms

With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections threatening Republican control of Capitol Hill, CBC’s Ellen Mauro breaks down how a shifting balance of power could challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda — and the key tools he can use to counter Democratic opposition. 00:00 U.S. midterm election expectations 00:45 Trump’s trade policies and tariffs 01:30 Check, balances and vetoes 02:06 Bypassing with executive orders 02:56 Impeachment and investigations 03:35 More say over federal spending 04:27 Looking ahead to 2028 midterm2026 politics usa The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news