# Republicans reel after losing both chambers of Congress in US midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/131557

- DW News, 2026-11-05 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gxJaSFpJo

> Republicans are reeling after a major midterm defeat handed control of both the House and Senate to Democrats. Trump blamed the candidates, his vice-president pointed to the war against Iran, and others in the party cited voter disillusionment with Washington politics. The report also features political scientist Scott Lucas of Dublin’s Clinton Institute.

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