The Dangers of a Lame-Duck Trump
Lame ducks often turn to foreign policy, where the power of the presidency allows them to act unfettered by pesky domestic politics.
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On foreign policy, Trump is out of step with American society. Hopefully, tomorrow's elections will help align U.S. actions abroad more closely with American societal preferences. michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for ... [image or embed] -- Michael McFaul (@mcfaulmike.bsky.social) 12:03 PM · Nov 2, 2026
On foreign policy, Trump is out of step with American society. Hopefully, tomorrow's elections will help align U.S. actions abroad more closely with American societal preferences. michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for ... [image or embed]
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Israel still has control of him like it does Haley Stevens.
#1 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2026-11-05 12:20 PM | Reply
#2 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2026-11-05 12:21 PM | Reply
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... On foreign policy, Trump is out of step with American society. Hopefully, tomorrow's elections will help align U.S. actions abroad more closely with American societal preferences. ...
Hopefully, tomorrow's elections will help align U.S. actions abroad more closely with American societal preferences. ...
My guess is that Pres Trump may become more bold regarding foreign policy.
#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-11-05 12:26 PM | Reply
His mental health issues still have control over him.
#4 | Posted by Zed at 2026-11-05 12:27 PM | Reply
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