'I didn't expect such a dramatic midterm result' | HTLS 2026

Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the impact of Israel on US policy did not appear to be a major factor influencing voters in the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, Blinken said polling suggested that Israel-related policy was not a key motivation for most voters, although it may have mattered in certain...