# Lame duck or mad dog? Why Trump's defeat could spell trouble for Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/129191

- euronews, 2026-11-04 14:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/lame-duck-or-mad-dog-why-trumps-defeat-could-spell-trouble-for-europe

> The Democrats’ extraordinary victory in the US midterms has left Donald Trump wounded as he enters the final stretch of his presidency. Europe fears he may become more unpredictable abroad, bringing renewed turmoil over Ukraine, Iran, NATO and trade.

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