US President Donald Trump, the hero of the MAGA movement, is now facing backlash from his own supporters following a bunch of Republican defeats in the US, most notably in New York City, where Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim-immigrant to win the mayoralty. Now, the MAGA base is openly blaming Trump, arguing that his focus on foreign policy distracted him from focussing on domestic issues, leaving the Grand Old Party (GOP) vulnerable.
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Tuesday's elections dealt heavy losses to Republicans in Virginia, New Jersey, California, and New York City, with Mamdani's high-profile victory drawing national and international attention. The defeats have sparked a blame game among Trump loyalists, raising questions about whether the president's influence can still deliver results for the GOP.
Mike Cernovich, Jack Posobiec, Laur
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