# Simon Jenkins is perhaps a little overoptimistic in arguing for what is essentially a waiting game.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · The Guardian*

## Key points

- Trump's administration has effectively diminished or abolished key US legal and civic structures.
- The traditional US system of checks and balances is no longer functioning as previously believed.
- Trump and his administration are already preparing moves to undermine the upcoming midterm elections.
- Calls are being made for the removal of all US military bases from Britain in response to US actions.

**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/06/the-world-cant-wait-for-donald-trump-to-leave-office)

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