From Politico · · 1m 20s
Republicans privately blame Trump for midterm losses
GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump's Iran war, tariffs and deportations as they brace for Tuesday's defeats, but few dare criticise him publicly.
In brief
GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump's Iran war, tariffs and deportations as they brace for Tuesday's defeats, but few dare criticise him publicly. Republicans are privately blaming President Donald Trump for expected midterm losses on Tuesday, but remain unwilling to criticise him publicly, showing his…
Republicans blame Trump privately
Republicans are already privately blaming President Donald Trump as they brace for losses on Tuesday. Few have been willing to criticise him publicly, showing his continued grip on the GOP.
Distance from Trump's actions
Candidates and lawmakers are racing to distance themselves from Trump's actions on tariffs, an unpopular Iran war and his mass deportation agenda.
One thing after another
A House Republican said there was a point earlier this year where they felt they could defy history. Then Trump bombed Iran, and it was just one thing after another.
“And then Trump bombed Iran. And it was just one thing after another.”
Polling and seat losses
Republicans are tied or trailing in polls in numerous critical battlegrounds and expecting to lose some once-secure red seats. Trump's unfocused closing message has further frustrated an already on-edge party.
Trump's closing message
Trump's unfocused closing message has included repeated comments about male candidates' physical appearances. This has further frustrated an already on-edge Republican party ahead of Tuesday's elections.
The one thing
Republicans are privately blaming President Donald Trump for expected midterm losses on Tuesday, but remain unwilling to criticise him publicly, showing his continued grip on the party.
