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Midterms, Mueller and money: Three reasons Donald Trump’s in trouble

News.com.au: A week after the midterm elections, the votes are still rolling in, and Washington insiders say Donald Trump should be worried.

Mr Trump declared the results “tremendous” on election night, but it looks like the very opposite is true.

Not only does the current climate bode ill for his prospects in the next presidential elections, it could make his life almost impossible over his next two years in office.

Mr Trump is on track for a 2020 “doomsday scenario”, according to Axios, and there are three major reasons the President should be worried about his future.

1. MIDTERMS

While the expected “blue wave” of Democrat support did not appear on election night last Tuesday, some say it is gradually emerging.

The party has now won at least 32 seats in the House of Representatives, and leads in four more, with 10 contests too close to call.

They needed 23 seats to win the majority from the Republicans — and could get close to 40, according to some analysts.

The Democrats have also flipped seven governorships and eight state legislative chambers.

2. MUELLER

In January, the Democrats will have the majority in the House. They will not only be able to vote down Mr Trump’s legislation, they are also making plans to accelerate the investigation into alleged Russia collusion.

They also intend to hold hearings on Mr Trump’s family separation policy, the sacking of James Comey from his job as FBI director, and the President’s tax returns.

The party will have the power to subpoena Mr Trump and other White House staff.

3. MONEY

The US economy has so far been relatively strong under Mr Trump, and his supporters credit it to him.

But the President’s signature tax cuts have put the country on course for a deficit of $1 trillion a year >>>