Trump's Pivot: A Midterm Calculus President Donald Trump's administration is recalibrating its focus after the China trip, a move that has all the hallmarks of a calculated gamble ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The pivot to domestic issues comes as Democrats seize on the president's dwindling approval ratings and a deeply concerned electorate.
The ongoing Iran war and meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing have dominated headlines for months, exposing vulnerabilities that Trump's opponents are eager to exploit.