Donald Trump and the US elections: between criticism, affairs, and re-emergence

Last updated 10/2/2026

Donald Trump, a divisive figure in American politics, finds himself at a major electoral crossroads as the midterm elections, which will renew the US Congress, approach. Usually verbose and provocative, the current president appears to be unusually discreet, a sign of increased focus on domestic issues. This period is marked by a series of political and geopolitical challenges that could profoundly affect his second term and his re-election prospects. The geopolitical context is particularly tense, especially with the conflict in Iran. Donald Trump himself has expressed the possibility that a war with Iran could cost him his re-election, as reported by Zerohedge. This instability has direct repercussions on the American economy, including a significant rise in the cost of living and prices...

Western sources (Popular and Liberal/Centrist) agree in presenting Donald Trump as potentially weakened or criticized on various fronts (electoral, support for the fishing industry). ZeroHedge (Dissident/Libertarian) adds a nuance by quoting Trump himself, suggesting that a war with Iran could cost him his re-election, which, while critical of Trump, could...

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