Did the US President Donald Trump really think that the Republicans will face this way in the mid-term elections of 2026? Since his return to the constitution, he has taken one controversial decision after another. There was controversy in the first episode as well. But all in all, he has never been in such trouble. The 80-year-old Republican leader is not only in trouble himself, but the future of the Republicans is also in question.
The midterm election verdict has shifted the balance of power in Washington. And Trump's remaining two years as president have raised questions about the future of the Republican Party and who his successor might be. It is known that the dividing line between the president and the vice president has become clear as soon as the results are clear. Both Trump and J.D. Vance have identified the impact of the Iran war as one of the factors behind the election results. But as Trump has defended the war and said he would do it again if given the chance, Vance questions the justification for launching the military operation. Vance opens up about the root causes of the Republican collapse. According to him, not only the Iran war, but also the rising cost of living and inability to implement the 'America First' policy have become factors. He also pointed to the relationship between America and Israel. However, Vance did not deny that he was part of that administration. He said that the decision to attack Iran has returned as a boomerang within the country.
The midterm election verdict has shifted the balance of power in Washington. And Trump's remaining two years as president have raised questions about the future of the Republican Party and who his successor might be.
Meanwhile, Texas Senator Ted Cruz also suffered defeat. He said the Republicans did not lose because supporters stayed home and did not vote. Rather, those who were supporters of the Republicans have become Democrats. He cited the Iran war, rising day-to-day costs, corruption and the 'tariff war' as one of the reasons for the loss.
All in all, there is now a 'flood' of anger among the Republicans. And almost all of them are trying to deflect the blame for the defeat, according to informed circles. Better to say, since the Democrats have taken control of Congress, they will exercise more power in lawmaking and investigations. As a result, experts believe that it will be very difficult for the Republicans to turn around. Now the challenge of rebuilding the party has become a big challenge for them. The Trump camp is well aware that it is going to be difficult to put pressure on the Democrats in the future if they cannot handle that challenge. Trump can still stay in the bill for a couple of years. But that period he has to spend in 'king', not being 'king'.