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Midterm losses push Trump toward Korean diplomacy as domestic agenda stalls
Donald Trump may seek a political agreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to formally end the Korean War and position himself as a peacemaker on the peninsula. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)
HIROYUKI AKITA
November 14, 2026 18:40 JST
TOKYO — With Republicans losing control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump faces limited prospects for major domestic legislative wins. He is therefore likely to prioritize high-profile foreign-policy achievements, an arena where the executive branch can act with greater autonomy.
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