# 'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat

https://mins.news/en/item/129133

- BBC News, 2026-11-04 13:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6x29rr8djy3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> After Democrats scored a series of unexpected wins in Republican-leaning states, some Republicans blamed Trump for the losses, saying his focus on his legacy and lack of concern for voters hurt the party. They also cited unpopular policies, low job approval and discontent over the Iran war, tariffs and immigration crackdown.

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