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Trump-backed candidates lose midterms; Trump blames GOP

Donald Trump's endorsed candidates suffered significant losses in the recent midterm elections, leading to Democrats regaining control of both the House and the Senate. Despite Trump's personal involvement in selecting several candidates, many of whom were defeated in key states like Texas and South Carolina, he has publicly blamed the Republican Party and specific governors for the outcomes. Trump asserted that his presence on the ballot would have secured landslide victories, distancing himself from the losing candidates. AI

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Trump-backed candidates lose midterms; Trump blames GOP

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Trump personally chose several candidates who just got crushed — and he’s already blaming Republicans for a stunning midterm wipeout

    "I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!"