Scenarios and implications of the U.S. midterm elections
  • 5 years ago
Let's talk about some of the possible scenarios.
The most likely outcome is the Democrats retaking the House, but the GOP holding the Senate.
But regardless, how do we see these midterms affecting Trump's policies?

A lot of issues are at stake. Some pundits have called it the most important election of their lifetime. And it's importance hasn't been lost on President Trump, who has been busy,.. criss-crossing the country holding rallies, talking about illegal immigration and the strong economy.
So here is what will happen... if the Democrats take the House, they'll pick a new speaker -- Nancy Pelosi, the veteran progressive from San Francisco.
This will also mean more women in Congress and a lot of investigations will open or re-open against President Trump.
As for immigration, the Democrats may try to keep the bill on the Dreamers, the undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. at a young age.
They'll also try to block Republican moves to push through more tax reforms.
Another key issue is health care -- the Democrats will stop Trump's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

So then, what happens if the Republicans keep both the chambers?
President Trump's protectionist trade policy will continue,.. the sanctions will remain on Iran and the trade disputes with China will also likely go on.
Yet, the talks with North Korea will also likely to continue, along with Trump's strong efforts to build up the military.
As for health care, the Republicans will want to push for changes to the Affordable Care Act.

What happens then, if Democrats take the House and the Senate?

The Democrats will try to moderate President Trump's protectionist moves in general, including on China, the European Union and Japan.

The Democrats have said they want to boost infrastructure.
Foreign policy will also see some major shifts like limiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia, and the scrapped environmental issues could be brought back.

Sang-mi, thank you so much for your comprehensive coverage there.

Thank you for having me.
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