GoKawiilWhite House aides reportedly seek midterm scapegoat as GOP eyes losses
Sources say Trump aides are privately identifying a fall guy for anticipated midterm losses, pointing to deputy chief of staff James Blair's redistricting strategy. Republican operatives reportedly blame Trump himself for the Iran war and rising prices, but say they cannot tell him so directly. Forecasters now say some redrawn districts, including Florida's 25th, have shifted toward Democrats instead of yielding the GOP pickups originally projected.
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The reported blame-shifting suggests internal GOP anxiety that electoral damage from Trump's own policy choices could be redirected onto a staffer rather than addressed directly, which could affect how the party adjusts strategy before November. If redistricting efforts backfire as described, it may undercut a core pillar of Republican plans to offset broader political headwinds.
- Trump aides reportedly searching for a scapegoat ahead of expected midterm losses
- GOP operatives privately blame Trump's Iran war and inflation, not messaging failures
- Redistricting plan led by James Blair may be backfiring, with some seats now favoring Democrats
Source: wired.com — Hugo Lowell, 2026-10-21
Published there as: “‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms”
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