Trump in Check in Midterm Elections in the U.S.
Episode #1837 of the podcast O Assunto discusses the midterm elections in the United States, with analyses by Guga Chacra and Filipe Figueiredo on the electoral map, the influence of Trump's foreign policy, and potential developments for the U.S. Congress and the world.
The podcast The Subject, in its 1837 episode, plunges into the political backdrop of the Estados Unidos on the eve of the midterm elections. Presenter Victor Boyadjian receives two experts to analyze the delicate moment of former president Donald Trump, who faces lower popularity than former U.S. presidents. The conversation addresses the electoral map, the influence of foreign policy and the possible directions of the American Congress.
U.S. Election Map Under Analysis
Directly from New York, journalist Guga Chacra, commentator on Globonews, TV Globo, CBN radio and O Globo newspaper, outlines the mood of the American voter. He highlights how Trump’s foreign policy has weighed on the government’s assessment, influencing the willingness to vote. The source did not detail which specific policies generate greater wear and tear, but the context indicates a scenario of dissatisfaction.
Chacra analyzes the regions where the dispute should be most fierce, considering the attendance history and the local guidelines. The conversation suggests that the outcome may redefine the balance of forces in Washington. The transition to Congressional analysis is natural, as control of legislative houses is at stake.
Scenarios for the American Congress
The historian Filipe Figueiredo, presenter of the podcast Verbal Chess and columnist of the newspaper O Estado of São Paulo and CBN radio, explores all possible scenarios for the American Congress. It assesses the consequences of each outcome for governance and international relations. The source did not detail the number of seats in dispute, but emphasized the relevance of the ballot.
Figueiredo argues that a possible change in Senate or House control could alter the pace of passing laws and the U.S. stance on global agreements. The analysis considers the impact for allies and adversaries, including Brazil, although the source did not cite the country directly. The conversation reinforces that the result will have an echo beyond the American borders.
Influence of Trump's foreign policy
One of the central points of the episode is how Trump’s foreign policy shapes the perception of the voter. Guga Chacra points out that recent decisions may have contributed to the decline in popularity, although the source has not specified which ones. The dissatisfaction with the international performance, added to domestic issues, creates an environment of uncertainty for the party of the former president.
Experts argue whether Trump’s rhetoric still mobilizes his base or moves away from independent voters. The source did not detail specific research, but the mention of low popularity suggests a challenging scenario. The transition to the role of media and podcast production is timely to contextualize the discussion.
Production and behind-the-scenes of the episode
The podcast O Assunto is produced by Luiz Felipe Silva, Carlos Catelan, Luiz Gabriel Franco, Juliene Moretti, Stéphanie Nascimento, Marco Antônio Martins and Thomé Granemann. The presentation is by Natuza Nery, who does not participate directly in this episode, but is part of the team. The photo illustrating the story shows the US Capitol on September 30, 2025, recorded by Alex Wroblewski/AFP.
The image of the Capitol reinforces the symbolism of the American poder legislativo, the stage for decisions that will be affected by the election result. The choice of the date of the photo, close to the electoral period, suggests the topicality of the theme. The transition to the closure of the subject invites the reader to follow the full coverage.
Why it matters to the reader
The midterm elections in the US have global reflexes, from economics to geopolitics. For the Brazilian public, changes in the leadership of the American Congress can affect trade agreements, environmental policies and the bilateral relationship. The episode of The Subject offers an in-depth analysis for those who seek to understand these unfoldings.
The podcast is available on major audio platforms, and the full story can be accessed at the Boca no Trombone portal. It also follows other analyses on international policy and its local impacts. The source did not detail access links, but the content is easily located.
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