Wall Street Journal editorial board: Trump 'main architect' of GOP midterm 'rout'
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Hill reports: “The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board cast much of the blame on President Trump for GOP losses Tuesday, as Democrats are poised to take control of both the House and Senate. “Republicans may co…”
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