Trump becomes target of memes after midterm setback

The Democratic Party’s major gains in the US midterm elections have not only dealt a blow to Republicans but also sparked a wave of memes and online trolling targeting President Donald Trump.

Social media users wasted no time turning the election results into jokes, with several memes going viral across different platforms. Some depicted Trump being swept away by a “blue tsunami”, while others mocked his immigration policies and political decisions.

One widely shared meme sarcastically suggested that the United States had decided to deport Trump’s majority following the Republican setback.

Even the Iranian Embassy joined the online trolling. Sharing an image on social media, it mocked Trump’s previous attempts to bring about regime change in Iran, saying that regime change had now taken place in the United States instead.

The Iranian Embassy in India also shared a satirical AI-generated video showing several people lifting Trump and throwing him into a rubbish bin. The video carried a brief caption: “The US midterm elections.”

Indian social media users also joined the trend, targeting India’s Chief Election Commissioner. Some joked that Trump would now wish he had an election commissioner like Gyanesh Kumar.

The reactions were not limited to memes and online jokes. Several Americans were also seen celebrating the election results on the streets and recording videos expressing their happiness.

Videos shared on social media showed people declaring that “America is free” and expressing renewed hope for the country’s political future following the Democrats’ gains.