Republicans start to point fingers at Trump after severe midterms loss
Republican allies urge a White House reset after Democrats won control of Congress and several Trump-backed candidates lost key races.
- On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Democrats seized control of Congress following a midterm rout, prompting Republicans to openly blame President Donald Trump for the party's historic losses across House and Senate races.
- Party officials cited a "perfect storm" of factors, including the Iran war and tariff policies, while Trump's focus on personal projects like ballroom renovations over campaign efforts contributed to the electoral collapse.
- Strategist John Feehery called the results a "huge disaster," urging Trump to "clean house," while Representative Don Bacon dismissed the president's analysis as "nonsense" and Mayor David Holt wrote the party is "morally and intellectually bankrupt."
- Beginning in January, Democrats will control at least 54 Senate seats and at least 228 House seats, enabling them to block Trump's legislative proposals, investigate his administration, and challenge judicial nominees.
- As Republicans grapple with Trump's influence, some party members are advocating for a return to normalcy, while others pivot strategy toward the 2028 presidential election following the midterm rout.
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As the President clears himself of all responsibility for the electoral defeat, his party tries to take stock of the preparations for the next presidential election. Without daring to attack his great leader.
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WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races.
Leading Republicans have responded with clear words to the election debacle at the Midterms and called for a ruthless analysis of the outcome - including Vice President Vance. President Trump has also expressed himself in distress.
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