Trump's Eight-Week Window of Unchecked Power Poses Risks for EU and Ukraine

Democrats are favored to win the US Congress, potentially creating a political deadlock for President Donald Trump. Analyst Ioana Constantin-Bercean says Trump will have an eight-week window of unchecked power before the new Congress is seated, posing risks for the EU and Ukraine. The window runs from November 4 to January 3, when Trump could make decisions difficult to stop, including military strikes or major agreements. Polls give Democrats roughly 95% odds on the House and 78% on the Senate, with a Democratic Congress likely to launch investigations and block nominations. A Democratic Congress would constrain Trump domestically, pushing him toward foreign policy where he can act alone. Experts warn of a rushed Ukraine deal before January 3, while Democrats may legislate limits on troop withdrawals from Europe and impose stricter conditions on Iran and China policy.