Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim

Summary

President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy as Republicans fight to retain control of Congress, The Straits Times reports, citing three people familiar with internal discussions. He is also questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   17 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports, citing three people familiar with internal discussions, that Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy and questioning spending, redistricting and candidate choices.

2. The Straits Times

   17 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times also reports that Trump is questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices.