From Buenos Aires Times · William Horobin, Alberto Nardelli & Alex Wickham, Bloomberg · · 1m 10s
US Allies Watch Trump's Power Shift
US allies see weakened Trump but fear backlash as midterms reshape global politics.
In brief
US allies see weakened Trump but fear backlash as midterms reshape global politics. US allies warn Trump's weakened position could lead to disruptive foreign policy moves despite midterm losses. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
US election results
US allies welcomed election results that could limit Trump's power, especially on Iran.
French finance minister warns
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said trump remains unpredictable on international affairs.
Trump's party loses congress
Trump's Republican Party lost control of both houses of congress in historic midterms.
Trump acknowledges iran
Trump admitted at least part of the loss was due to iran and has no immediate plans to escalate with tehran.
Allies warn of disruption
US allies cautioned that trump retains power to surprise in foreign affairs despite congress's limited influence.
Iranian parliament speaker reacts
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said americans voted no to war due to conscience or cost of living.
European officials concerned
Some european officials privately worried trump might escalate with iran after midterms.
Trump's term timeline
Trump has two months before congress changes hands and democrats gain power to constrain his actions.
The main idea
US allies warn Trump's weakened position could lead to disruptive foreign policy moves despite midterm losses.
