# Trump poised to shift further right, saying US took ‘giant step back’ in elections

https://mins.news/en/item/134684

- The Guardian, 2026-11-08 17:58 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/08/trump-midterm-elections-loss-democrats-immigration

> Trump said the election results marked a “giant step back” for the US, while promising it would return stronger. Although Republicans lost control of both congressional chambers, his administration appears ready to press ahead. Stephen Miller is set to become White House chief of staff, with Trump expected to intensify immigration enforcement and reject concessions to Democrats.

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