Donald Trump's second term as president has been marred by significant foreign policy missteps and domestic political fallout, according to a commentary from the Daily Mail. The outlet suggests that the Republican Party's struggles in the midterm elections are a direct consequence of these actions.
The commentary highlights the decision to initiate hostilities with Iran earlier in the year as a "misjudgment of calamitous proportions." The subsequent blocking of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran led to a global fuel crisis, which the Daily Mail links directly to the Republican Party's "midterms meltdown."
Further criticism is leveled at Trump's handling of the conflict in Ukraine and his relationship with Vladimir Putin. The piece questions whether Trump "connived with Elon Musk" to limit Ukraine's access to military-grade satellite networks, and points to a "cynical deal to import millions of tons of Putin's diesel" shortly after signing measures to strengthen sanctions on Russian oil and gas.
Trump's use of social media is also scrutinized, described as "something of an international joke" with "frequently contradictory posts" that "border on the deranged" and often contain untrue assertions.
The Daily Mail anticipates intense scrutiny for Trump in the coming months and years, potentially including impeachment inquiries. With Democrats gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, investigations are expected into lucrative government contracts linked to family members and allies, including his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Areas like the family's cryptocurrency dealings and the acceptance of a Qatari jet for presidential travel are also expected to come under review.
The commentary concludes that Trump's power will be significantly curtailed for the remainder of his term, leading to "almost constant war with Congress" and a "complete and utter mess."