Elon Musk asserted these three actions would turn the United States into a permanent one-party state and end meaningful democracy. ^[1] Elon Musk stated on 30 October 2026 that a 2028 Democratic sweep of US federal government would result in statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington DC. ^[2] Prediction market data dated 28 October estimates Democrats have a 91% chance to win the US House of Representatives, and 66% chance to win the Senate. ^[3] US midterm elections will be held on Tuesday 3 November. ^[4] European observers are awaiting the United States midterm election results with anxiety. ^[5] The article argues that even with favourable election results, repairing damaged US-Europe relations will take significant time. ^[6] Elon Musk stated Democrats would increase the size of the US Supreme Court to gain an immediate majority if they win full control in 2028. ^[7] Elon Musk urged voters to elect 51 Republican senators in the current election to prevent this scenario. ^[8] If Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress, Donald Trump will have greater ability to advance his economic and trade policy agenda. ^[9] The article states that nearly two years of Trump administration policies have strained relations with European allies. ^[10]