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  "title": "Trump rejects blame for Republican losses, says candidates failed to inspire voters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-rejects-blame-for-republican-losses-says-candidates-failed-to",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T07:34:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/trump-rejects-blame-for-republican-losses-says-candidates-failed-to-inspire-voters/"
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  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected the notion that his leadership played a role in the Republican party's recent midterm election losses, attributing the defeats instead to the candidates' inability to inspire voters. The midterms saw Democrats gain control of both the House of Representatives and Senate, leading to speculation about Trump's political future in office. While acknowledging the election as a loss for the party, Trump insisted, \"But I don’t view it as a hit on me,\" highlighting his administration's economic successes during his two terms. He blamed the performance of individual Republican candidates, including the war in Iran, tariffs, and favorable media coverage on Democratic opponents, particularly Fox News. Trump claimed that if he had been on the ballot, voters would have turned out. Despite endorsing several candidates, Trump did not address his role in their selection. He claimed to be open to working with the new Democratic majority in Congress, hinting at his willingness to engage in bipartisan cooperation.",
  "summary": "Former US President Donald Trump has rejected blame for Republican losses in the midterm elections, saying the party’s candidates failed to inspire voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-rejects-blame-for-republican-losses-says-candidates-failed-to-inspire-voters/",
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