US Midterms 2026: Trump under fire as Republican defeat ignites battle for party control and 2028 succession

The Republican Party is facing an increasingly consequential leadership battle following its sweeping defeat in the November 3, US midterm elections, with senior leaders beginning to question the political direction of President Donald Trump’s administration and positioning themselves for the party’s future beyond his presidency. US Vice President JD Vance, Senator Ted Cruz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are among the prominent Republicans whose political am

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