KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump's loss of congressional control in the 2026 midterm elections may constrain his legislative agenda but is unlikely to weaken his political influence or support among his conservative base, crisis and threat analyst Peter Nicoll says.
Trump's Political Influence Remains Strong Despite Midterm Setback -- Analyst
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Donald Trump will lose congressional control in the 2026 midterms, shifting his power from legislation to executive action, but analyst Peter Nicoll says his influence over conservatives remains strong.
- Trump loses control of both House and Senate in 2026, but remains president until January 2029.
- Nicoll argues Trump’s political strength lies in direct public communication and rallies, not Washington consensus.
- He suggests accountability through transparency, committee hearings, subpoenas, and budget reviews to check executive overreach.
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