From Slate Magazine · Fred Kaplan · · 1m 30s
Blue Tsunami and Iran War Shift
Democrats' midterms could end Trump's Iran war and reshape defense spending.
In brief
Democrats' midterms could end Trump's Iran war and reshape defense spending. Democrats' midterms victory may force Trump to end Iran war and cut defense spending. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Blue tsunami impact
Democrats win at least 250 house seats, 40 short of two-thirds override power.
Trump's war on Iran
Trump's tariffs and war on iran caused high prices and blue tsunami.
Overriding veto
Democrats may rally 40 republicans to override trump's veto on bills.
Trump's veto threat
Trump claims powers under article 2 of constitution as armed forces commander in chief.
Evaporation of power
Trump's fear of losing GOP support evaporated after midterms.
Vietnam war analogy
Senate passed vietnam war funding cut after 1972 elections and watergate scandal.
Iran war funding cut
Nearly identical language could cut iran war funding this january.
Israel military aid
Trump may end military aid to israel but allows sales for immediate needs.
Defense budget dead
Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget faces cuts to replace iran war munitions.
Budget cuts debate
Democrats may cut $500 billion from defense budget or accept generals' requests.
Hegseth impeachment
Republicans seek impeachment of defense secretary pete hegseth after midterms.
Vance's post
Vice president j.d. vance blamed iran war for democratic losses.
Hegseth's fate
Trump may blame hegseth for iran war if he stops bombing.
The essence
Democrats' midterms victory may force Trump to end Iran war and cut defense spending.
