Republican losses show Trump is 'not necessarily the best person to latch on to'
- The Democrats’ takeover of the United States Congress sets the stage for a showdown with President Donald Trump, but is unlikely to change his approach to foreign affairs, including the war with Iran, says political scientist Eduardo Gamarra.
- Speaking to RFI, the Florida International University professor says the party now faces a choice: whether to spend their time investigating the president, or seek compromises on the country’s most pressing problems.
- Issued on: 05/11/2026 - 13:05 5 min Reading time RFI: This week's midterm elections saw a blue wave hit US politics, with the Democrat takeo
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- The Democrats’ takeover of the United States Congress sets the stage for a showdown with President Donald Trump, but is unlikely to change his approach to foreign affairs, including the war with Iran, says political scientist Eduardo Gamarra.
- Speaking to RFI, the Florida International University professor says the party now faces a choice: whether to spend their time investigating the president, or seek compromises on the country’s most pressing problems.
- Issued on: 05/11/2026 - 13:05 5 min Reading time RFI: This week's midterm elections saw a blue wave hit US politics, with the Democrat takeo
Sources: RFI