Politics
Trump urges Republicans to pick a 2028 nominee, declines to take blame for midterm losses
November 4, 2026 at 05:54 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English
Democrats captured both chambers in Tuesday's midterms; Trump declined to take personal blame and urged Republicans to choose a 2028 candidate.
- Trump called Wednesday for Republicans to begin selecting their 2028 presidential nominee, declining to name contenders.
- Democrats won control of the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to projections.
- Trump told Fox News he does not view the losses as a hit on him, blaming GOP candidates and a "mood in the air."
- Trump told the Wall Street Journal he has no regrets about the Iran war and would "do it again."

