Four ways US foreign policy could change if Democrats win in November
Summary
If Democrats win control of Congress in November, they could curb Donald Trump’s foreign policy by restricting war powers, restoring aid to Ukraine, and limiting military support for Israel. They could also challenge Trump’s defense spending plans and move to revive foreign aid cuts.
Key Points
- Democrats could use control of the House or Senate to restrict Trump’s war powers and force congressional approval for the Iran conflict.
- A Democratic Congress could approve fresh aid to Ukraine and block Trump’s moves to ease sanctions on Russia.
- Lawmakers may try to limit or end military aid to Israel as support for Israel has declined among many Democrats.
- Democrats are also likely to oppose Trump’s proposed military budget increases and restore withheld foreign aid.
