Donald Trump's camp suffered a heavy defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections, Le Monde.fr reported on Wednesday, publishing live results maps alongside international reactions. The French outlet described the outcome as a rout for the president's side.
Several Democratic figures won races that will raise their profiles, according to franceinfo. James Talarico won in Texas, Abdul el-Sayed in Michigan and Jon Ossoff in Georgia, the outlet reported, identifying them as Democrats likely to matter in the period ahead.
The result drew wide commentary abroad. Le Figaro reported that international press coverage described the defeat in blunt terms, citing characterizations including "blue wave" and "total disavowal." BFM reported that the French left celebrated Trump's setback and drew a parallel with the far-right National Rally (RN) in France, with one quoted line stating that the far right is never inevitable. Le HuffPost argued that the phrase "tidal wave" understates the scale of the midterm result.
Coverage across the outlets centered on the same core fact: a significant loss for Trump's side, followed by a wave of reaction at home and overseas. The reporting available does not include seat totals or vote margins.
What to watch next: the final certified results and how the newly prominent Democratic winners position themselves ahead of the next national contest.