The midterm election results came as no surprise to Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said much of the outcome had been foreseeable. He pointed out the US president’s strong constitutional powers, arguing that Trump can continue to govern largely independently of Congress. #dwgermanpolitics #USMidterms26 For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ►TikTok: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Reddit: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: Subscribe.