The key facts

  • On November 3, 2026, the Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress from the Republicans
  • Bloomberg: Trump plans to shift the emphasis to foreign policy and national security
  • Possible steps include strikes on Iran, a cooling of ties with Europe over Ukraine, Cuba, and tariffs

Election defeat and a shift in focus

The US congressional midterm elections on November 3, 2026 ended in a convincing victory for the Democratic Party: it won a majority in both chambers, taking control away from the Republican Party. Trump himself linked this outcome to the consequences of the war against Iran, above all the rise in gasoline prices, reports Gazeta.Ru citing Bloomberg.

What is being discussed as possible steps

According to Bloomberg, which the outlet cites, after the defeat the president intends to shift his focus to foreign policy and make more active use of his broad powers in national security matters — now that the Democrats control Congress. Among the assumptions mentioned are new strikes on Iran, a deepening rift with Europe over Ukraine, and a possible intervention in Cuba: in this way, the authors write, Trump seeks to strengthen his legacy. Additionally, tariff increases are being considered; it is noted that some areas, including his tariff program, may prove harder for the Democrats to counter than the measures he plans to introduce.

What is important to keep in mind

All of the listed scenarios are assumptions by Bloomberg's sources about possible actions by the president, not decisions made or official statements from the White House. The material contains no confirmation that any of these steps has already been agreed upon or announced; the publications also do not provide details on timing or the specific content of possible measures.