Trump calls midterms the most important of our lifetimes on eve of vote
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Tuesday's midterm elections are the most important of our lifetimes. The vote could shift the balance of power in Congress and affect his ability to carry out his agenda over the remaining two years of his term. CNN Arabic also reported that Trump said a settlement with Iran is possible.
Why it matters
The results will shape how easily the US administration can pass legislation and policy or whether it faces obstacles in Congress. That in turn affects Washington's foreign policy, including files that matter to the Arab region.
Background
US midterm elections are held midway through a presidential term, with seats in Congress up for election. They are often read as a gauge of voters' mood toward the president and his party. The balance of power in Congress shapes how easily a president can advance his policies.
Key points
- BBC Arabic said Democrats are seeking to regain control of Congress.
- BBC Arabic described turnout in early voting as record-breaking.
- BBC Arabic pointed to fiercely contested races in the key battleground states.
- BBC Arabic reported rising partisan divisions and economic pressures weighing on voters.
- The headline of BBC Arabic's report said a Democratic congresswoman backed the Republican challenger to Abdulrahman al-Sayed.
What’s next
According to the three outlets, the midterm elections take place on Tuesday.
How outlets covered it
Sky News Arabia focused on Trump calling the vote "the most important midterm election of our lifetime" and on what it could mean for the balance of power in Congress and his ability to carry out his agenda. CNN Arabic highlighted his remark that a settlement with Iran is "possible", saying he used the final hours before the vote to make it. BBC Arabic covered the wider electoral picture, including record early voting, Democrats' bid to retake Congress and tight races in key states; the material available from it contains no statement by Trump. The outlets do not contradict one another on the basic facts; they differ in emphasis.
How outlets headlined it
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
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