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'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Angry Republicans blaming Trump for midterms defeat signals intraparty geopolitical fallout.
Context
What happened: After Democrats won upset victories in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, Republicans blamed President Donald Trump for losing control of Congress, citing his focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns.
Key numbers: Democrats had not won a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932 and had not won a statewide race in
Why it matters: A White House ally said disapproval over the Iran war, tariffs and the immigration crackdown created a "perfect storm." Trump will face a motivated Democratic majority eager to investigate the administration and block his judicial nominees.
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What changed
After Democrats won upset victories in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, Republicans blamed President Donald Trump for losing control of Congress, citing his focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns.
Why it matters
A White House ally said disapproval over the Iran war, tariffs and the immigration crackdown created a "perfect storm." Trump will face a motivated Democratic majority eager to investigate the administration and block his judicial nominees.