# Trump’s broken promises behind Republicans’ midterm losses, Italian expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/130383

- TASS, 2026-11-05 09:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213143

> US politics expert Giampiero Gramaglia told TASS that Donald Trump’s failure to fulfill campaign promises caused the Republican defeat in the midterms. He cited the Iran conflict’s impact on fuel prices, economic troubles and local concerns, while saying Ukraine played little role. Democrats are expected to win majorities in both chambers, though the shift may not substantially change White House policy.

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