Trump Blamed for GOP Midterm Troubles, $4 Billion in Israel Aid on the Line, and Michigan Democrat Sparks Party Backlash

We start with the question that was on everyone's mind on Election Day, the question facing Republicans.

If the party suffers major losses, how much of the blame falls on President Trump? One political analysis argued Trump has become his own party's biggest problem.

And here's why.

Trump won the White House in 2024 with support from a broad coalition of voters, including black voters, Hispanic voters and young people.

But the analysis argues that instead of building that support, Trump has spent the past two years pushing policies that have turned some of those voters away.

Start with the economy.

Trump promised to bring prices down.

Instead, Americans are paying more at the gas pump.

Tariffs have raised costs for businesses and consumers.

And the war with Iran has driven fuel costs even higher.

And then there's immigration.

Trump made border security a centerpiece of his campaign.

But his administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, including ICE operations in workplace and in communities, has sparked backlash.

And the analysis argues Trump hasn't just hurt Republicans with his policies.

He's also made some questionable political decisions.

He's pushed Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts to help his party win more seats.

Democrats responded by doing the same in states they control.

He's gotten involved in Republican primaries, pushed out some of the incumbents and backed candidates who may have a harder time winning general elections.

And here's another problem for Republicans.

The analysis argues that beyond supporting Trump, the party hasn't presented voters with a clear plan for what it wants to accomplish over the next two years.

Instead, Trump has spent his time focused on projects in Washington.

including renovations and changes to federal landmarks, while voters remain concerned about the cost of living.

And just weeks before Election Day, Trump floated the idea of giving American adults $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress.

That proposal even caught Republican leaders by surprise.

But the argument is that if Republicans face major losses, Trump can't simply blame candidates, Democrats or Senate Republican leadership.