Washington, Jan 28 - US mid‑term elections are fast approaching, but the 2024 campaign is dominated by the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump. Analysts at Wilkes University say Trump continues to control the Republican Party’s narrative, accepting only favorable results and refusing to recognize losses. Republican hopefuls for the 2028 presidential race include Vice‑President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while Democrats look to figures such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy. The article warns that Trump’s withdrawal from international institutions, including NATO, and his pressure to seize Greenland, are turning Washington into a “cold war” posture with the European Union. The author cites rising global security risks as a threat to the post‑Cold‑War order, suggesting that the United States’ unilateralism could spark a new era of instability. The tone is sharply critical of Trump’s leadership and the potential consequences for global cooperation.

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