Republicans turn on Trump after devastating midterm losses hand Democrats control of Congress
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- Fox News reports: “GOP insiders blame Trump after Election Night's blue tsunami flipped both chambers, with Democrats scoring seven Senate and 27 House pickups.”
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