Where US midterms defeat leaves Donald Trump as president branded a 'lame duck leader'

Donald Trump is now regarded as a lame duck leader following a significant defeat for the Republican party in the US midterms. This electoral rout has led to sharp criticism of the president's divisive politics. Notable figures, including Barack Obama and Sadiq Khan, have slammed Trump's approach. The results of the midterms have fundamentally altered the perception of his presidency, leaving him weakened as his party suffered substantial losses across the United States electoral landscape.