Trump turns toward Fox News on election night as Republican losses mount
Commentators react to results
Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Arizona Republican Senator John McCain, called Trump’s election night a “bloodbath” in a social media post. She later described the midterms as the worst result for a party since 1974 and praised Republicans sarcastically. Other pro-Trump personalities also reacted to Democratic victories. Laura Loomer wrote that America was over, while Joey Mannarino predicted “two years of pure hell.”
Trump’s campaign challenges
Trump held almost daily rallies to support Republican candidates, urging his base to act as though he himself were on the ballot. He faced record-low approval ratings during the campaign. His administration had been challenged by an unpopular war in Iran, persistent inflation and an immigration crackdown that many Americans considered too aggressive.
Democrats poised for control
Democrats were poised to take control of both the House and Senate, dealing a major setback to Trump’s agenda. Candidates won close races in states described as reliably Republican.
Trump promises election analysis
Trump said in a follow-up post that he would become a political pundit and discuss why candidates had won or lost. He had not yet published that analysis. The article’s headline points to Trump directing his ire toward Fox News, but the article text does not describe that criticism.
Key points
- Democrats were poised to take control of the House and Senate.
- Meghan McCain called the election night a “bloodbath.”
- Trump said he would analyze why candidates won and lost.
- The headline mentions Fox News, but the article text gives no details about Trump criticizing it.