Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
Summary
The article says Democrats’ midterm gains weaken President Donald Trump politically, though he retains executive powers and can veto legislation. It points to Republican criticism of his Iran war and reports that Trump denied asking advisers whether to replace Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.Key Facts
- Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, according to the article.
- Trump can continue using presidential orders, including on tariffs, military operations and federal spending, despite losing Republican control of Congress.
- A presidential veto can block legislation unless Congress overrides it with sufficiently large majorities.
- The article says Trump’s influence over Republicans may be weakening after the election setback.
- Vice-President JD Vance blamed the Iran war, launched by Trump with Israel, for the Republican losses in a social media post.
- CBS News reported that Trump asked advisers whether to replace Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth; Trump denied the report.
- The article compares the possible removal of Hegseth to President George W. Bush’s replacement of Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld after the 2006 midterms.
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