# Trump is wounded but not finished – that’s a problem for Burnham

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-is-wounded-but-not-finished-thats-a-problem-for-burnham/
- Published: 2026-11-05T10:53:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T11:38:41+00:00
- Original publisher: City AM (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.cityam.com/trump-is-wounded-but-not-finished-thats-a-problem-for-burnham/
- Topics: Business, Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Midterm losses weaken Trump at home but leave him room to act abroad.
- The article warns Britain to prepare for a more assertive president.
- It urges Burnham to put national interests ahead of party politics.

## Summary

Donald Trump’s defeat in the US midterms has weakened his position at home, but may give him greater freedom to pursue his priorities abroad. The article argues that Andy Burnham and the UK government should not assume a weakened president will be less forceful, as Trump could use foreign policy to shape his legacy and test executive powers.

The Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while high petrol prices weighed on Republican candidates. The author suggests Trump may seek settlements in Ukraine and Iran, potentially using troop movements or withholding material, while JD Vance and Marco Rubio position themselves for the party’s future. It criticises Burnham for presenting the result as support for his own agenda, arguing Britain should prioritise defence and intelligence spending and maintain working ties with whoever occupies the White House.

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