Things are shifting in the United States. While the calculations are being turned upside down at the ballot box, politics is deadlocked in Washington. While the White House's space for maneuver narrowed after the Democrats took over the Senate, the fact that "the American people do not want war anymore" was clearly revealed. So, what was the fundamental breaking point behind the masses who did not go to the polls or switched their votes to the Democrats? Why didn't Trump's promises come true?
THE MAIN REASON FOR THE VOTER'S REACTION
Retired Intelligence Colonel Coşkun Başbuğ stated that the biggest reason for this situation in the US elections is the economy. Başbuğ emphasized that Trump's election promises and what he implemented on the field are very different and made the following assessment:
"The people reacted to the economic conditions. This is very clear. Because Trump's election promises were different, what he implemented on the ground was different. Therefore, the American people became increasingly poor, and the price, especially in oil, which tripled or quadrupled, determined the outcome."
Başbuğ stated that Trump's words of "I will end other wars" remained in place and the failure to realize the promises blocked the process, and that the main point was the economy and the increase in oil prices resulting from the war.
Donald Trump acknowledged that the war in Iran was partly responsible for the heavy losses suffered by the Republican Party across the country in the midterm election results. In a telephone interview with The Wall Street Journal after the election results, Trump answered the question of whether the war played a role in the defeat of the Republicans and said, "The Iran issue was also a part of it." But Trump emphasized that he has no regrets about the war he started earlier this year.
"HE ENTERED A MULTI-FRONT WAR"
Giving clear answers to the question of why the promises were not met by the voters and whether the faith in Trump was shaken, Başbuğ stated that the basis of the problem lies in the wrong strategies followed by Trump. The expert stated that Trump has entered a multi-front war and made the following statements:
"Because Trump entered into a multi-front war. He waged a war against the global gang within himself. He fell into the traps set by that global gang abroad. Additionally, issues such as pontificating everywhere with that poison of power, taxes, and making things inextricable with other countries caused a deadlock, and the people put an end to it."
Başbuğ stated that far from fulfilling Trump's promises, he made the process worse by adding new war equations to the situation, and this was reflected in the ballot box as an inevitable reflection in politics.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DO NOT WANT WAR
Stating that the perception that the US people are indifferent to world events has been destroyed by this election, Başbuğ said that the majority of the people do not want war with the following words:
"80% of the American people cannot show Iran's location on the map. They do not want any war because it has no benefit for them. On the contrary, what will happen if you destroy Iran? There is no gain for the citizens. Therefore, the American people ask 'why are we fighting? Why are we supporting Israel, why are we in the war?' he began to question. Since he could not find the answer to the question, he reflected it in the ballot box."
PERIOD OF AUDIENCE IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Stating that there will be a major deadlock in US domestic politics after the Senate passes to the Democrats, Başbuğ said that vetoes and obstructions will come into play in the budget and critical appointments. Stating that this situation will lock down politics, Başbuğ summarized the process with the following words:
"Politics is locked right now. There will be a process in which one rejects the other, the other blocks that area and does not vote. Two years will pass like this. Everyone will try to open as much space as they can. As a result, they will be preparing for new elections."
Reminding that Trump has plans and expectations to run for re-election for the 2028 presidential elections, Başbuğ said, "A legal change is required for Trump to be re-elected. He could do this with absolute superiority in the past, but can he now overcome this obstacle with this new structure? This is a big question mark," and stated that the process will be very difficult.
HARD BRAKES IN FOREIGN POLICY AND THE ISRAEL DELEGATE
Referring to the possible changes in the Trump administration's Ukraine, Middle East and NATO policies, Başbuğ stated that the promises of troop withdrawal and savings could not be achieved. Drawing attention to the tension with Israel, the expert said:
"Trump said before he thought he would cut support for Israel. There is already a very serious tension between Israel and Israel. Therefore, there is a strong possibility that we will encounter a picture of America ending the Iran war and minimizing its relations with Israel."
PERMANENT SHIFT ON THE ROAD TO THE 2028 ELECTIONS
Stating that these results are not a temporary warning, but a sign of a permanent political shift before the 2028 presidential elections, Coşkun Başbuğ stated that Republicans will have to change strategy in any case.
