Trump Republicans demand course change after midterm loss

Republicans call for Trump to change course

Republican allies urged Trump to shake up White House personnel and scrap policies blamed for midterm losses.

“he needs to clean house every day from this point forward he’s becoming more and more lame”

Democrats gain Congress control

Democrats now control Congress and can block Trump’s laws, investigate his team, and challenge his nominees.

Trump denies election impact

Trump said he does not view the election outcome as a hit on him despite midterm losses.

“i don’t view it as a hit on me”

White House morale low

Senior aides braced for staff departures, cabinet changes, and Democratic investigations as morale drops.

“it absolutely sucks to be here right now morale is as low as it can get”

Iran war blamed for losses

Vice-President Vance blamed the Iran war for midterm losses as Republicans fear Trump’s grip on voters weakens.

“the eight-month-old iran war had hurt republican candidates”

Trump defends White House projects

Trump defended his focus on White House renovations despite Republican concerns about voter backlash.

“for me it’s relaxing”