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EXCLUSIVE: 'Humiliated' Donald Trump 'Set to Punish Europe' After Midterms Defeat

Insiders fear a bruised Trump could hit Europe with tariffs, troop cuts, & a Ukraine aid freeze.

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Aaron Tinney
Nov 09, 2026
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Hi Radar Substackers…

Donald Trump is licking his wounds after a bruising midterm election defeat. But instead of taking it on the chin, the president may be looking for someone else to take the hit.

And Europe could be next.

Democratic gains in November have reportedly left the 80-year-old president furious, embarrassed and eager to remind the world who’s boss.

“Trump has been publicly embarrassed and he will be looking for somebody to pay the price,” a European diplomatic source exclusively tells KEEPING TABS.

And with two years still left in the White House, Trump has plenty of ways to make life miserable for America’s closest allies.

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