Democrats Win Control of Congress; Experts Say Little Will Change for Ukraine, Europe
Democrats could use oversight and spending powers to press Trump on Iran, Ukraine and USAID, analysts said.
- Following Tuesday's midterm elections, Democrats secured control of both the House and Senate, granting the party new authority to scrutinize the administration, shape federal spending, and challenge President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda.
- James Green, a research fellow at the Center for European Reform, compared Trump's foreign policy to a car on a highway, noting that while Congress can slow the vehicle, it struggles to change the overall route.
- Democrats plan to use oversight powers to scrutinize USAID's closure and hold hearings on the administration's handling of Iran and Ukraine, though binding the president on foreign policy remains a significant legislative challenge.
- MEP Bernd Lange warned that Democratic victory 'could lead to more confrontational decisions, especially on trade and tariffs' from Trump, adding a 'lame duck could become an angry duck.'
- The next major shift in U.S. foreign policy is not expected until 2028, as experts believe the midterms will not dramatically alter Trump's approach to Europe or Ukraine before the next presidential election.
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US midterm results: How a Democratic Congress could constrain Trump on Iran war, Ukraine policy
Democrats victory in US midterms, securing control of both chambers of Congress, could significantly constrain Trump’s foreign policy. While Trump retains executive authority over diplomacy and military operations, a Democratic Congress can intensify investigations and scrutinise defence spending.
The mid-term elections in the United States usually focus on the key issues facing the Americans every day. This year's competition was an exception in one aspect - many of the issues related to the cost of living faced by the American electorate are related to President Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran, which no one in the Middle East, except Israel, considered to be a good idea. Trump's approval rates are around 35%, largely becau…
The Democratic victory in both chambers of Congress opens the door to more oversight over Donald Trump’s foreign policy, particularly because of the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The president maintains broad powers, but legislators can press through spending, legislation, and research. *** Democrats will control the Senate and the House, with more ability to review the decisions of the administration and condition funds. Iran’s war, the cost of ene…
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