# Trump bump in road

> Milei's election hopes face US midterm shock as Trump's Republicans crumble.
- Title: Trump bump in road · Buenos Aires Times | Shortify
- Summary: Milei's election hopes face US midterm shock as Trump's Republicans crumble. Milei's re-election chances are threatened by US Republican losses and potential…
- Keywords: javier milei, trump, us midterms, buenos aires, democratic landslide, republican party, isolationism, military aid, currency swap, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/op-ed/a-trump-bump-in-the-road.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-07T03:46:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javier milei, trump, us midterms, buenos aires, democratic landslide, republican party, isolationism, military aid, currency swap, news, politics, world
## US election results
Milei's re-election hopes face US midterm shock as Trump's Republicans crumble.
## Milei's immediate threat
Milei would sign up for 43 percent Republican vote to guarantee first-round re-election.
## Turnout difference
US turnout rarely exceeds 50 percent while Argentina's compulsory voting reaches 80 percent.
## Republican isolationism
Vice-President J.D. Vance blames Iran war for Republican electoral annihilation.
## Market reaction
Dow Jones soared three percent after Republican defeat.
## Military aid impact
Trump cutting $4 billion military aid to Israel threatens Milei's $20 billion currency swap.
## Country risk rating
Argentina's country risk rating topped 800 points, raising investment concerns.
## Key takeaway

Milei's re-election chances are threatened by US Republican losses and potential isolationism within the party.