Trump undermined antiwar vows in first year. Will Democrats seize on this?

In 2026, one year into Donald Trump's second term, Democrats are criticizing his foreign policy, arguing it contradicts his "America First" and anti-war campaign promises. Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Ken Martin, are focusing on affordability as a key issue for the upcoming midterm elections, aiming to regain control of Congress. They are using Trump's actions, such as the military pressure on Venezuela and efforts to control Greenland, to highlight what they see as costly "military adventurism." Democrats are contrasting Trump's foreign policy with their focus on lowering costs for Americans, accusing him of prioritizing overseas interventions over domestic needs. The Democratic party hopes to capitalize on voter concerns about affordability and perceived foreign policy overreach to gain seats in Congress.