MAGA supporters question Trump's leadership after historic midterm losses

Republicans suffered their worst midterm defeat in decades, prompting supporters of President Donald Trump's MAGA movement to question his leadership and the movement's future direction. Voters disillusioned with high fuel prices, the Iran war and corruption delivered Democrats decisive congressional majorities. Many MAGA supporters blamed Trump and Republican leaders for broken promises on living costs, while some called for a return to populist basics or a movement less tied to one man. Trump responded by promoting Stephen Miller to chief of staff, doubling down on hardline immigration policies. Some supporters declared MAGA dead, while others argued the movement remains the core of the GOP, with candidates embracing false 2020 election claims losing heavily.