Trump and Republicans Begin Pointing Fingers After Sweeping Midterms Losses
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
Key points
- President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections.
The vice president offered his striking critique of the administration’s agenda and messaging with Mr.
While the president attributed sweeping losses to the fact that he was not on the ballot, others in his party dismissed his explanation and pinned blame squarely on him.
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