
Eine Analyse von Marc Pitzke darüber, wie es für den US-Präsidenten nach dem Sieg der Demokraten weitergehen könnte.
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Die Demokraten haben den Kongress erobert, während Donald Trump im Weißen Haus bleibt. Der Artikel ist eine Analyse von Marc Pitzke vom 04.11.2026.
US-Präsident nach dem Sieg der Demokraten »Ich werde Mr. Veto« – wie es für Trump jetzt weitergeht
Die Demokraten erobern den Kongress, doch Donald Trump bleibt im Weißen Haus. Gut möglich, dass der Präsident jetzt noch rücksichtsloser agiert.
Eine Analyse von Marc Pitzke
04.11.2026, 19.41 Uhr
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Donald Trump wird noch rücksichtsloser agieren.
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