It’s official – a political blue tsunami has hit the United States, with the Democrats gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

This is seismic change, with wins in many states that have upended decades of political loyalty.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, discusses what this means for the US, whether "Trumpism" is dead, and if these results mark a national rebuke to the president, to billionaires, or if it’s something else altogether. 

Further reading:

• Democrats sweep to power at midterms in rejection of Trump, Republicans

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