Republicans tiptoe around Trump as they process defeat in the 2026 elections

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GOP lawmakers are hesitant to blame Trump’s policies, like the Iran war, which drove up costs and sparked a voter backlash, showing his enduring clout inside the party despite the results.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., didn’t mince words when he was asked what happened to Republicans in the midterm election.

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