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Republican fortunes go south as script flips

Donald Trump's Iran war, tariffs and economic policies have fuelled voter discontent, helping Democrats make sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterms, including in Republican strongholds Texas and…

Republican fortunes go south as script flips
Republican fortunes go south as script flips — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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Donald Trump's Iran war, tariffs and economic policies have fuelled voter discontent, helping Democrats make sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterms, including in Republican strongholds Texas and Kansas. The results raise questions about Trump's political influence, the future of MAGA and the Republican Party's prospects as it looks towards 2028.

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