I know the dangers a wounded Trump presents – this is how the UK should deal with him now | Kim Darroch
Summary
Kim Darroch says the Democrats’ sweeping election gains could shape Donald Trump’s conduct during the remaining 26 months of his presidency and affect U.S. policy toward Iran. He argues that Britain should prepare for the impact on its relationship with the United States, as the conflict with Iran and its effects on energy prices contributed to the election result.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats won control of the House and Senate and a majority of governors’ offices.
- It says Democrats won Senate seats in Iowa, Texas and Kansas.
- Darroch recalls that Democrats gained 41 Republican-held House seats in the 2018 midterm elections.
- The article says Trump’s response to the election defeat is uncertain and may include blaming people around him.
- It reports that negotiations between the United States and Iran are taking place through intermediaries.
- The article says U.S. demands include ending Iran’s nuclear program and removing its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
- It says Iran is seeking security guarantees, sanctions relief, release of frozen assets and changes to the U.S. military presence in the region.
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