Trump faces an almighty battle with new Congress

A Democrat with a poster critical of US President Donald Trump during a midterm election night event in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday. Mr Trump will need no invitation to switch the focus to non-economic themes as the 2020 presidential campaign hots up,
A Democrat with a poster critical of US President Donald Trump during a midterm election night event in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday. Mr Trump will need no invitation to switch the focus to non-economic themes as the 2020 presidential campaign hots up, says the writer. PHOTO: REUTERS
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The biggest feat of Mr Donald Trump's first two years as US President was a huge tax cut. The remaining two years will probably start off with an almighty battle over whether his personal tax returns will be made public.

The difference between a unified US federal government and a divided one is always immense.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 08, 2018, with the headline Trump faces an almighty battle with new Congress. Subscribe