US midterm results prompt varied reactions at home and abroad

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 12:28 · Updated 21:37

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The supplied coverage describes European relief at Democratic gains alongside caution about the future of US foreign policy and transatlantic ties. It also reports a ratings decline for Fox News’ election-night coverage and outlines Chinese analysts’ expectations.

The South China Morning Post says a Democratic landslide was welcomed in Europe, though few expected it to resolve strained transatlantic ties.
The Straits Times reports that US allies see a chastened Trump but remain wary of a possible backlash, and cautions that he can still surprise them on foreign affairs.
The Diplomat says most Chinese analysts do not expect a major change in US foreign policy, while noting possible implications for China.
The Washington Examiner reports preliminary figures showed Fox News’ primetime election coverage had lower viewership than in 2022 as Republicans faced a nationwide Democratic wave.

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European reaction: A Democratic landslide was welcomed in Europe, but few regarded it as a cure for strained ties.
Allies’ concern: The Straits Times says allies remain wary of a backlash and of surprises in foreign affairs.
Chinese analysts: Most do not expect a major change in US foreign policy.
Fox News viewership: Preliminary figures indicated lower primetime election coverage viewership than in 2022.