NATO fears that Trump will increase pressure on the alliance NATO countries fear that Trump may increase pressure on the alliance if the Republicans lose in the midterm elections, writes Politico, citing diplomats. According to the publication, allies fear that the defeat will push Trump to sharply increase attacks on the alliance. Sources indicate that if Congress limits the president's actions in domestic policy, he may try to consolidate influence in the foreign direction. In particular, the possibility of withdrawing several thousand more American soldiers from Europe is excellent. The congressional elections will be held on November 3. Since 1946, the party holding the White House has won more seats in the midterm elections only twice.

NATO fears that Trump will increase pressure on the alliance NATO countries fear that Trump may increase pressure on the alliance if the Republicans lose in the midterm elections, writes Politico, citing diplomats. According to the publication, allies fear that the defeat will push Trump to sharply increase attacks on the alliance. Sources indicate that if Congress limits the president's actions in domestic policy, he may try to consolidate influence in the foreign direction. In particular, the possibility of withdrawing several thousand more American soldiers from Europe is excellent. The congressional elections will be held on November 3. Since 1946, the party holding the White House has won more seats in the midterm elections only twice.