Trump midterm loss sparks GOP blame over voter indifference
Party figures say the Trump midterm loss followed Democratic upsets in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, citing unpopular policies and what one ally called a perfect storm of voter anger.
Democrats won the House and Senate on Tuesday, with upsets in deep-red states including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.
Some Republicans blame President Donald Trump’s focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns for the party’s defeat.
A White House ally cited public anger over the Iran war, tariffs and an immigration crackdown as a “perfect storm”.
Trump posted that he was not on the ballot and later said he would accept the results, calling himself a “little bit surprised”.
Trump allies argue midterms usually hurt the White House party and point to weak Republican candidates in key states.