The Biggest Loser
Republicans are calling the 2022 elections a disaster and are blaming Trump for a historic midterm election defeat.
Trump has an iron grip on the GOP base, but his brand of anti-democratic, grievance politics is alienating voters. Many of the extremists pushed by Trump in the primaries failed to win swing districts as women and young voters turnout for Democrats. The modest GOP gains in the House are mostly a result of Gerrymandered districts and control of the Senate may come down to yet another runoff election in Georgia.
Donald Trump at a "Save America" rally in Prescott Valley, Ariz., on July 22. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Who was the biggest loser Tuesday? Trump, NBC News | 11/9/2022
By Arick Wierson
After Trump-backed candidates and election deniers lost several key races, it's clear that America’s enchantment with the former president is just about over.
Here's a closer look at several races from the wild midterm elections that are still too close to call, including control of both the House and Senate, as results continue to roll in.