The Guardian view on the midterms and foreign policy: American voters spoke, and now the world waits anxiously | Editorial
Summary
The editorial argues that Democrats’ gains in the midterms could give Congress more power to scrutinize and shape President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, especially through control of spending. It warns that renewed military action could worsen economic pressures and says voters’ views on Israel, Ukraine and other foreign policy issues may influence U.S. policy.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats gained control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterms.
- It says Congress can use spending bills and oversight to examine the administration’s foreign policy.
- The editorial reports that Trump has said he would veto legislation that poses a problem for him.
- It says Vice-President JD Vance attributed the midterm losses to the war in a post on X.
- The editorial argues that renewed bombing of Iran could deepen economic pressures, including higher prices.
- It says a possible meeting involving Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping was being discussed for the APEC summit in China.
- The article says public views of Israel have become more unfavorable amid the war in Gaza.
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