Diplomatic accounts rarely do memes, however, Iran's embassy in India just did. As early results from the US midterm elections showed Democrats pulling ahead on Wednesday, the embassy's official X account posted a short meme video with a one-line caption: “The U.S. midterm elections.” In it, a figure resembling President Donald Trump is lifted up by men in suits and dropped into a dumpster marked “Hazardous Waste.” The post has crossed 1.2 million views.
The U.S. midterm elections ???? https://t.co/KDm874Cb1f
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) November 4, 2026
According to Associated Press data as of 4:13 pm IST, Democrats had won 228 seats in the House of Representatives against the Republicans' 139, crossing the 218 needed for a majority. In the Senate, Democrats had 54 seats, including two independents who caucus with them, to the Republicans' 44. Democrats also led the governor races 28 to 20.
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Counting is still on in several races, and the numbers may change.
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Memes Take Over
The embassy's post landed in a timeline already full of jokes. As the map turned blue, users on X and Instagram rushed to mark the moment.
Some went for the obvious visual: giant waves crashing through the ocean, captioned as a “blue tsunami” sweeping America. Others leaned on slapstick, with clips of Democrats cast as a heavy wooden mallet coming down on a MAGA-labelled target. A few singled out Texas, where results showed Democrats ahead.
Since Trump & his MAGA clowns are in shambles after losing the 2026 midterm elections including Texas, the whole world feels like a happy place! Here's a low effort meme to celebrate the moment ???????? https://t.co/Si6ycktj68
— Makarand Desai (@makmd) November 4, 2026
WE DID IT!!! WE TURNED AMERICA BLUE!!! ???? #Midterms26 #USElections #Elections2026 It's a BLUE TSUNAMI!!! https://t.co/z6bTvFwdQR
— poofey one ????????️☮️???? (@poofeyone) November 4, 2026
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The World Is Watching, Too
Not all the jokes came from Americans. Many were posted by people far from the US who followed the results as closely as any voter.
One meme shows a man in a suit and red tie, umbrella in one hand and briefcase in the other, stepping across a flooded, muddy path in pouring rain. The caption: “Trying to cross to the US to monitor the midterm election results announcement.”
Trying to cross to the US to monitor the midterm election results announcement. https://t.co/4ftMWJO39e
— Ọláńrewájú Ìdòwú (@aoidowu1309) November 3, 2026
I woke up to a funeral. A great, glorious funeral. Not the one we're all waiting for ????, but a pleasant outcome nonetheless. Rest in Piss MAGA #USMidtermElections #USMidtermElections #Midterms2026 #Midterms https://t.co/G535CQsT18
— the northlondonhippy (@nthlondonhippy) November 4, 2026
Another user summed up the mood of many outsiders in a single line: “I stayed up for the US midterm election when it had nothing to do with me.”
A user waking up to the results, described them as “a great, glorious funeral” for MAGA, the movement behind Trump's Republican base.
I stayed up for the US midterm election when it had nothing to do with me. https://t.co/GO5CBY8sE1
— ͏͏͏???????????? ⌖ (@cagiago_) November 4, 2026
For many watching from abroad, staying up through the US count has become a ritual of its own, complete with snacks, live maps and a steady stream of memes.
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