Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
As President Donald Trump heads into the November midterm elections, his foreign policy record appears to be stalemated. The Iran crisis and unresolved conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have prevented the ambitious agenda he promised last year from taking shape. Frustrated with reporters, Trump has resorted to threats and economic warfare against Iran, even as gasoline prices rise due to the ongoing war.
His approval rating has dropped to a low of 33%, amid economic concerns over inflation and the war's impact on gasoline prices. While Trump has brokered a Gaza ceasefire and captured Venezuela's leader, his diplomatic efforts have stalled, with no progress in Gaza or Ukraine. Kushner's recent talks in Gaza and a visit to Kyiv to revive Ukraine negotiations have both failed.
The economic consequences of the Iran war could further constrain Trump's domestic agenda, potentially making the political stakes even higher going into the midterms.
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