Donald the Lame Duck? Trump will have other ideas
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's second term has been a wild ride, but his last two years in power could be wilder still if Republicans lose control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. From renewed military action against Iran to election challenges and fightbacks against Democratic investigations, Trump's post-midterms playbook could involve disruption on all fronts.…
U.S. President Donald Trump's second term has been an unpredictable journey. His final two years in office might become even more tumultuous should Republicans lose control of Congress in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. With renewed military action against Iran, election challenges, and retaliation against Democratic investigations on the table, Trump's post-midterms strategy could focus on causing disruption.
Experts warn that a "lame duck" president Trump might be the most vindictive version yet. Peter Loge, director of George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs, told AFP, "I'm skeptical that President Trump will go quiet into that good night. There is nothing in history that says he will say 'I've been beaten, my time is over.'
Every time Trump has been backed into a corner, he has shouted more and come out fighting." Should Democrats secure a majority in one or both chambers of Congress, Trump has made it clear he will use the same 'fighter' mindset. In a conversation with the New York Times, Trump stated, "If we didn't win, I veto everything in any Democratic legislative agenda."
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