Republicans blame Trump for midterm rout as Democrats sweep Congress

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President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign push failed to prevent a sweeping Republican defeat in the midterm elections, with party insiders blaming him for public anger that fueled a Democratic resurgence. Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress, including House districts Trump had won by large margins, as economic anxiety over inflation and the Iran war drove record-low approval ratings. Trump distanced himself from the losses, claiming he wasn't on the ballot, but the Democratic takeover threatens his agenda with potential investigations and impeachment proceedings in his final two years.


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