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Lame or angry duck? How a maimed Trump will deal with the world

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 04, 2026 • 10:32 PM
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The US president could now decide to end the war with Iran given the huge voter backlash at the midterms, but doubling down is also on the cards.

Lame or angry duck? How a maimed Trump will deal with the world

London | Will a bloodied Donald Trump turn into a lame duck or angry duck on the world stage, as he faces an unenviable choice: resume the war that many Republicans blame for their midterm wipeout or strike a deal with Iran that leaves the US diminished?

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