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After Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the November 3 midterms, President Donald Trump rejected blame for Republican losses and faulted candidates. Several Trump-backed contenders lost in states he carried in 2024.Democrats won control of the House and Senate on November 3, delivering losses to Republican candidates Trump backed. The president blamed candidates rather than his policies, including the Iran war and tariffs that pushed up costs.Democrats captured the House and Senate on November 3, defeating several Republicans backed by President Trump. Trump blamed candidates for the losses but said he would accept the results and work with Democrats.