Herbst on Trump's legal battles, new policies, and implications for Ukraine

U.S. midterm elections delivered a crushing defeat to Republicans, with Democrats gaining majorities in both the House and Senate, even winning traditionally red states. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst says President Donald Trump has accepted the loss but will assert relevance to avoid becoming a "lame duck." Herbst notes Democrats will likely try to influence foreign policy, including military action in Iran and Trump's friendship with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. However, the U.S. Constitution grants the president veto power that Congress would struggle to override, limiting their impact. The diplomat points to a White House social media post showing Trump at the Oval Office desk with the caption "Trump is still your president" as evidence of his determination to remain significant despite the electoral setback.