Trump’s midterm strategy and beyond | ask ian

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In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down President Trump’s approach to the 2026 midterm elections and what his political strategy may look like afterward. Subscribe to GZERO's YouTube channel and turn on notifications (🔔): http://www.youtube.com/@GZEROMedia Sign up for GZERO's free newsletters on global politics: https://www.gzeromedia.com/subscribe Ian says Trump is operating in a highly polarized environment where election rules, redistricting, and court rulings are shaping the political landscape ahead of the vote. He notes there is “a lot of effort by the Trump administration to try to put its thumb on the scale in changing the rule set.” Still, Ian argues the underlying trajectory is difficult to change, noting that Trump understands “the Republicans are going to lose, there’s nothing he can really do about it.” He suggests Trump is already managing expectations and preparing to shift blame toward campaign performance and broader party dynamics. Looking ahead, Ian expects a more constrained presidency after the midterms, with greater legislative gridlock, increased intra-party hedging, and a sharper focus on defending rather than expanding Trump’s agenda. Keep up with global news and why it matters. Follow GZERO! X: https://x.com/gzeromedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/gzeromedia PUPPET REGIME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realpuppetregime/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gzeromedia LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gzeromedia Facebook: https://facebook.com/gzeromedia Threads: https://threads.net/@gzeromedia Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gzeromedia.com GZERO World on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gzero-world-with-ian-bremmer/id1294461271 GZERO World on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QW2sLPCjVbdDE6fmJCNf?si=9d00ce9ed2184c59 GZERO Media, a Eurasia Group company, is a multimedia publisher providing news, insights, and commentary on the events shaping our world. Our properties include GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, our weekly show on US public television; o