Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume on Wednesday suggested Republicans would definitely lose control of the House — and potentially the Senate — if the 2026 midterm elections were held today.

“I think if the election were held today, given in the middle of this conflict, that the House would be obviously gone. And there’s a good chance that the Senate would go, too,” Hume said on “Special Report with Bret Baier.”

Much will depend on how Donald Trump’s war on Iran unfolds, he said

“I think people are concerned about the economy and the Republicans are likely to pay a price for that,” said Hume.

He continued: