Even after the midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America
Summary
People interviewed by The Associated Press in several countries said the U.S. midterm results had not restored their trust in America. They pointed to President Donald Trump’s continued powers and said future actions on trade, immigration, democratic institutions and foreign relations would matter more than the election alone.Key Facts
- Voters flipped control of both chambers of Congress to the Democrats, according to the article.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he did not expect the change in Congress to substantially alter how Trump governs.
- The article says Trump’s tariff policies have unsettled markets and economies.
- People interviewed cited U.S. policies on immigration, Iran and Gaza as factors affecting international trust.
- Indonesian business development manager Aditya Surya said consistent respect for democratic institutions, the rule of law and international partners would help rebuild trust.
- Trump promoted Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, according to the article.
- The article identifies reversing tariffs as a key test for whether U.S. policy will change.
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