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Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on 'his way out': Brookings

Russia and China may become more aggressive if they perceive US President Donald Trump as politically weakened and on his way out after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

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  • ✓ Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that US President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.
  • ✓ World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Democratic Party's control of both the House and Senate has raised concerns about Trump's political power and potential implications for US foreign policy.

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  1. Russia, China may test US if Trump appears weakened

    Russia and China may become more aggressive if they perceive US President Donald Trump as politically weakened and on his way out after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

    Why it matters

    The midterm elections have raised concerns among world leaders about the potential implications of a lame-duck Trump presidency. A weakened Trump could embolden countries like Russia and China to take more aggressive actions. The international community is watching the situation closely, with some leaders expressing relief mixed with caution.

    What is confirmed

    • Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that US President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.
    • World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Robert Kagan warned that Russia and China could act more aggressively as US military resources are strained by the Iran conflict and political uncertainty grows in Washington.

    What to watch next

    • The next two years of Trump's presidency
    • Any significant actions taken by Russia and China
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. The New York Times — Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat
    2. CNN — What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine
    3. Yahoo — World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout
    4. www.cnbc.com — Brookings: Russia, China may test U.S. if Trump ... - CNBC
    5. CNBC — Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on 'his way out': Brookings
    6. The Economist — What will a lame-duck Donald Trump get up to overseas?
    7. www.ibtimes.com — Russia and China May See a Weakened Trump as Their Chance to ...
    8. www.wol.com — Russia, China may test U.S. if Trump appears weakened
    9. politicalwire.com — Russia, China May Test U.S. if Trump Appears Weakened
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