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Trump shifts right after midterm losses, calls election a 'giant step back'

theguardian.com — November 8, 2026 at 07:01 PM UTC

President Donald Trump claimed the US took a "giant step back" after his party's election losses, while signaling his administration will move further right with hardline aide Stephen Miller becoming White House chief of staff on Monday. Trump offered Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the role of press secretary, and threatened investigations into Democrats planning oversight of his administration. Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, with Democrats winning 54 Senate seats to Republicans' 44. Miller's promotion suggests Trump will intensify immigration crackdowns and refuse concessions to the incoming Democratic majority. Democrats plan congressional investigations into Miller, Elon Musk, and Trump family business dealings, while celebrating historic wins on policies aimed at helping working-class Americans.

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