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The Guardian view on the midterms and foreign policy: American voters spoke, and now the world waits anxiously | Editorial
- The Democrats have gained new powers to constrain Donald Trump.
- But the drubbing that Republicans received could yet prompt him to new excesses Donald Trump is a president without parallel, but history can still be instructive.
- Lame duck presidents often focus on foreign policy to escape domestic discontent and establish a legacy in an area where a hostile Congress offers less of an obstacle.
- Mr Trump, who was stunningly rebuffed by voters in Tuesday’s midterms , might seek satisfaction in construction projects, the 2028 presidential race and his family’s future.
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