# I know the dangers a wounded Trump presents – this is how the UK should deal with him now | Kim Darroch

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-know-the-dangers-a-wounded-trump-presents-this-is-how-the-uk-should-deal-with-him-now-kim-darroch/
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:00:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T20:57:53+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/05/trump-midterms-defeat-how-should-uk-deal-ambassador-kim-darroch
- Topics: Americas, Culture, Elections, Food, Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Democrats swept control of Congress and many governorships.
- Darroch warns Trump may become more volatile after the defeat.
- Iran and energy prices are central to the political fallout.

## Summary

Democrats won control of the House, Senate and many governorships in a sweeping midterm result that the article describes as a major rejection of Donald Trump’s record. Former British ambassador Kim Darroch argues that Trump may respond to the loss by blaming people around him and turning his attention to foreign policy, making the next two years important for UK diplomacy.

The article links the result to public discontent over the conflict with Iran and its effect on energy prices, while noting that Trump has no clear route out of the crisis. US demands include ending Iran’s nuclear programme and addressing its stockpile of 440kg of highly enriched uranium; Iran is seeking security guarantees, sanctions relief and other concessions. Darroch urges Britain to anticipate a more unpredictable president and manage the relationship with care.

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