OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Facing 2 years as a lame duck, what can Trump do to stay in control?”
“Following disastrous midterm elections that cost Republicans congressional control, President Donald Trump faces serving the rest of his term as a “lame duck” and battling constant resistance to his agenda.”
Trump will rely on executive orders as a lame duck for two years.
Key points
- Midterm losses leave Republicans without congressional control and a lame duck presidency.
- White House expected to rely more on unilateral action and executive orders.
- Trump has suggested using a veto while negotiating with Democratic leaders.
- Democrats control fiscal levers and funding, limiting Trump’s policy ambitions.
- Possible investigations and oversight loom as Congress prepares to scrutinize Trump.
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