Trump's Senate picks lose key races, handing Democrats the chamber

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President Donald Trump's handpicked Senate candidates lost in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Michigan, handing Democrats control of the chamber and exposing limits to his political influence. Trump favored loyalists over established Republicans with stronger electoral records, but voters rejected his choices in key races, including a stunning Democratic win in South Carolina, which had not elected a Democratic senator since 1998. The losses came amid Trump's low popularity, with analysts citing voter frustration over tariffs and the Iran war. Trump denied responsibility, claiming he would have won if he had been on the ballot.


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