From Foreign Policy · Rachel Oswald · · 1m 30s
Foreign Policy Shaped 3 Midterm Races
U.S. midterm results show voters rejecting Trump's foreign policy priorities.
In brief
U.S. midterm results show voters rejecting Trump's foreign policy priorities. Voters rejected Trump's Iran war, tariffs, and immigration policies in key races including Michigan Senate, New Hampshire House, and Miami-Dade County. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
Midterm Results
Republicans suffered historic defeat in U.S. midterms.
Israel Policy Shift
El-Sayed defeated Rogers in Michigan Senate race after criticizing U.S. support for Israel.
Israel Favorability
Israel's favorability rating dropped from 52 to 30 among Democrats.
Trump's Israel Policy
Trump announced $4 billion annual U.S. security assistance to Israel would end this year.
Vice President's Stance
Vice President Vance listed changing U.S. relationship to Israel as key Republican policy adjustment.
Michigan Senate Race
El-Sayed accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and apartheid in West Bank.
AIPAC Spending
AIPAC spent at least $30 million to boost Stevens in Michigan primary.
New Hampshire Trade War
New Hampshire lost $1.1 billion from retaliatory Canadian tariffs.
Sununu's Shift
Sununu admitted trade war with Canada was a 'huge mistake'.
Michigan Trade Impact
Michigan exports to Canada fell by $3.5 billion from 2024-2025.
Latino Voter Shift
76 percent of Cuban Americans disapproved of Trump's deportation policy.
Salazar's Race
Salazar narrowly reelected in Miami-Dade County with Latino support.
Voter Sentiment
48 percent of Cuban Americans disapproved of Trump's economic handling.
Republican Strategy
Republicans lost three heavily Latino Florida House seats after redistricting.
What to remember
Voters rejected Trump's Iran war, tariffs, and immigration policies in key races including Michigan Senate, New Hampshire House, and Miami-Dade County.
