# Will Trump’s lame-duck presidency push him further beyond the law’s constraints?

https://mins.news/en/item/143546

- The Guardian, 2026-11-14 11:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/nov/14/trump-lame-duck-presidency-outcome

> After a major Republican setback in the midterms, Trump is entering an uncertain final stretch of his presidency. Critics fear he may deflect blame, demand greater Republican loyalty and launch new attacks on Iran. The article also details his shifting immigration stance, appointments and conduct, alongside the influence of hardliners such as Stephen Miller.

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