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White House official: 'Buckle up' after midterm results
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump denied responsibility for Republican midterm losses, attributing poor results to candidate quality rather than his own political influence or record.
Despite hosting 30 events across 20 states in the month before the election, Trump's aggressive campaign push proved insufficient as Democrats flipped key races and secured House control.
White House officials described the mood as 'defiant,' arguing the result was not a referendum on Trump's administration. One official stated, 'President Trump was not on the ballot, and it's proven that Trump voters show up when he is on the ballot.'
Trump vowed to be 'Mr. Veto' and block Democratic legislation, while staff ordered The Cheesecake Factory takeout in a symbolic dig at former President Barack Obama's past criticism.
Speculation mounts regarding Trump's plans for large-scale military operations in Iran, as he faces potential legislative gridlock and must navigate Democratic control of the House.