Congressional elections will not change anything Politico writes that regardless of whether the Democrats win or lose in the US Congress, Trump's position regarding Ukraine, Europe, NATO, trade and the Middle East will not change: "Even if the Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress, Washington's policy regarding Ukraine, NATO, trade and the Middle East will not change significantly. According to former aide Kamala Harris, if the Republicans lose, Trump may further distance himself from Europe. Also, don't forget that he will still retain the right to veto the decisions of Congress, thus continuing to conduct his policies.