Guardian and former ambassador warn a weakened Trump may escalate abroad
Former UK ambassador Kim Darroch argues Britain should prepare for a diminished US president who may seek influence overseas.
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What happened
After midterm results gave Democrats new powers to constrain Donald Trump, The Guardian's editorial board asked how the president might respond abroad. Kim Darroch, Britain's former ambassador to the US, argues that Trump's loss of domestic power may push him toward foreign policy, where he can still make his mark. Other commentary argues that his lame-duck status could aggravate old tensions and spark new ones.
Why it matters
Darroch argues the UK needs a clear plan for dealing with a wounded president.
Coverage
- Donald Trump’s power is on the wane. What next for Russia, Israel – and the rest of us? (The Guardian)
- Video: Opinion | What to Expect From Lame-Duck Trump (The New York Times)
- Trump is soothing the midterms loss with what he loves best: interior design (The Guardian)
- I know the dangers a wounded Trump presents – this is how the UK should deal with him now (The Guardian)
- Cornered and dangerous, the lame-duck leader of the free world now poses a greater risk to Australia than ever (The Guardian)
- America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship (Al Jazeera)
- Guardian writer argues Democrats should not drop accountability for Trump
- Writers warn a defeated Trump may pose greater foreign policy risks
- Columnist says midterm losses could push Trump toward riskier foreign policy
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