This special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, moderated by Jeffrey Goldberg and hosted by Evan Smith in Austin, Texas, explores the critical 2026 midterms and their impact on the final two years of the Donald Trump presidency. The panel discusses the potential for a Democratic-controlled Congress, the stability of the Trump administration, and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Key Discussion Points:
- Ukraine and Foreign Policy ( - ): The panel examines Trump's shifting stance on Ukraine, noting his recent pivot toward Russia and his preference for engaging with Vladimir Putin over Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- The Texas Senate Race ( - ): Focusing on the race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, the panelists discuss how national issues like the economy, immigration, and culture wars are impacting this traditionally Republican state. Evan Smith highlights that the Texas electorate is more motivated than in previous cycles.
- The Future of the Republican Party ( - ): The discussion addresses the decline of the traditional Bush wing of the party in Texas and how the current MAGA-aligned leadership has reshaped the party's political environment.
- The Post-Midterm Landscape ( - ): The panel speculates on how a Trump presidency would function with a potentially hostile, Democratic-controlled Congress, noting Trump's tendency to bypass legislative norms.
- Electoral Integrity and Potential Crises ( - ): There is concern about the potential for election interference and the erosion of institutional trust in the lead-up to election results being finalized.
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