Along with peace prospects, Trump suffers a series of defeats
Despite potential peace in the Middle East, President Donald Trump faces significant political challenges. Recent inactions in Congress indicate growing dissent among Republicans, which could undermine his authority. While he may temporarily benefit from the end of the war, his political vulnerability appears to have increased due to internal party conflicts.
- ▪The Republican leadership postponed a vote on a crucial immigration-enforcement bill that Trump supports.
- ▪Congressional inactions signal fresh resistance among Republicans, despite the potential for Middle East peace.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy, once aligned with Trump, is now expressing dissent and supporting limits on presidential war-making power.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump in Suffern, N.Y. on Friday. Even a possible end to the Iranian nuclear project doesn’t provide clear sailing for an increasingly embattled Trump, writes David Shribman.Roberto Schmidt/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe promise of Middle East peace may remove a contentious issue from the American political scene, but even a possible end to the Iranian nuclear project doesn’t provide clear sailing for an increasingly embattled Donald Trump.That’s because the announcement of a possible end to the Middle East war came only days after Washington witnessed one of the great laws of U.S.
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