German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz believes that the defeat of the Republicans in the congressional elections will not weaken Trump's power: the US president is used to ruling the country with the help of decrees. "But, frankly, Trump has largely controlled the country for the past two years by bypassing Congress. Why should anything change now? Most of the time he acted through presidential orders and will continue to do so." Video not loading? Look at Mach!

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz believes that the defeat of the Republicans in the congressional elections will not weaken Trump's power: the US president is used to ruling the country with the help of decrees. "But, frankly, Trump has largely controlled the country for the past two years by bypassing Congress. Why should anything change now? Most of the time he acted through presidential orders and will continue to do so." Video not loading? Look at Mach!