DW: ‘blue wave’, TASS: Trump’s ‘giant step back in history’ after US midterms
Both outlets report on the US midterm elections, after which the Democrats take majorities in Congress. DW focuses on the consequences of the Democratic win, while TASS relays Donald Trump’s reaction.
What Western media report
Germany’s Deutsche Welle writes of a ‘blue wave’, even a ‘blue tsunami’, and says Democrats took the majority in both the House and the Senate from Republicans in the 3 November elections. According to DW, they also won governorships in former Republican strongholds such as Texas. DW discusses Trump’s veto power, the possibility that some Republicans could help override vetoes (per professor Patrick Malone), and the question of a new impeachment attempt, among other grounds over the Iran war which, per DW, Trump began without congressional approval. DW also notes Democrats are split on impeachment: Senator Cory Booker warns that centring Trump could be a mistake.
What media from these countries report: Russia
Russian state-run TASS (Russia, English edition) relays Trump’s Truth Social post saying America took a ‘giant step back in history’ and that even the stock market, a ‘rocketship’, lost 3 trillion dollars in one day. Trump adds that ‘we will be back, bigger and stronger than ever before’. TASS briefly states the electoral facts: one-third of the Senate, the entire House and governors in 36 states and territories were elected, and Democrats will hold majorities in both chambers in the new 120th Congress from 3 January 2027. The stock market loss is reported only as Trump’s claim, with no independent verification given.
Differences
- DW stresses the Democratic win and its political consequences (veto, impeachment, party divisions), while TASS builds nearly the whole piece around Trump’s statement.
- DW uses the imagery of a ‘blue wave’ and ‘tsunami’; TASS quotes Trump’s phrase about a ‘step back in history’.
- Only TASS mentions the 3 trillion dollar stock market loss, and only as Trump’s claim.
- Only DW mentions the Iran war as a possible ground for impeachment, along with an expert and Senator Booker.
- TASS gives the number of states and territories electing governors (36), while DW cites Texas as an example of a Democratic governor win.
Where they agree
- Both report that Democrats gain majorities in the House and the Senate.
- Both note that Donald Trump remains president and that Republican control of Congress is ending.
- Both mention January 2027 as the start of the new Congress (DW explicitly for the Democratic House majority, TASS for the new session).
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