Following the US midterm elections, remarkable assessments regarding the results appeared in the Israeli press. The Republicans losing their majority in Congress and the Democrats gaining the upper hand in both chambers were interpreted as a harsh political message for the Trump administration.
In the commentaries in the Israeli press, the term “historic blue tsunami” was used for the Democrats' success, while Trump’s election performance was described as a “humiliating defeat.” The assessments emphasized that the election result is significant not only for American domestic politics but also in terms of the relationship Israel has established with the political balances in Washington.
In the aforementioned commentaries, it was stated that the Democrats obtaining a majority in Congress means a “heavy blow” for Trump and Israel. With this result, the US administration’s room for maneuver in domestic policy and the balances in Congress have become a subject of debate once again.
Midterm elections are considered a critical test for administrations as they determine the arithmetic of Congress in the middle of a presidential term. For this reason, the change in the Congressional majority is also being closely monitored regarding foreign policy issues.
News Source: 12punto
