U.S.: Republicans in Post-Election shock and a “civil war” over who is to blame

In his own world, trump... invited the media to showcase the construction work on the ballroom he is building at the white house

ALPHANEWSLIVE

The Republicans are trying to find their footing in a party that is on the verge of collapse, following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections, which left Trump having to govern with one hand tied behind his back. A historic victory that is solidifying, as the gap in Congress widens as the vote count continues.

So far, the Democrats hold 245 seats in the House of Representatives, compared to 147 for the Republicans. Their lead is similar in the Senate, where they have secured a majority with 54 seats, leaving their opponents behind with just 44.

DONALD TRUMP—President of the United States: “I
may be able to work things out with the Democrats, unless they want to be destructive. But I have the power of the veto if we don’t like what they’re doing.”

The U.S. President appeared before the cameras unflappable, almost lukewarm, and unusually modest, speaking about the electoral debacle almost in passing, as he called the media the day after the election to show them the work being done on the ballroom he’s building at the White House.

DONALD TRUMP—U.S. President: “Imagine
chandeliers everywhere. Imagine marble floors. Oh, it’s going to be the most beautiful ballroom.”

An inexplicable move for a recently defeated world leader who, even as his party is crumbling, chose to put on yet another show to sign the final beam being installed on the project.

Only pressure from journalists forced him to address the election results, to publicly admit that the crushing defeat was due to the war in Iran. This, however, was something his Vice President had already done earlier, when—in a manifesto, no less—he effectively dismissed him.

JAY D. VANCE—U.S. Vice President: “The
reason we lost is the war, although there will be many attempts to distort reality. And to those who are furious and want to say, ‘We told you so.’ You’re right. You did indeed warn us.”

DONALD TRUMP—U.S. President: “I think
that’s largely true… as it caused a slight rise in gas prices in the short term. It’s probably true. But if I had to do it again, I would.”

It’s obvious that fires have been lit in the red camp, just like the ones set in Tehran to burn the American President’s giant banner.

This is exactly what top Republican officials are now trying to do as well; they’re distancing themselves and have started the blame game against the occupant of the White House, fueling a climate of civil war.

RON DE SANTIS—Governor of Florida: “Our defeat
feels like the impact of a political meteor… that struck the entire U.S. It’s somewhat akin to the annihilation of the Republicans… in many parts of the country, something we haven’t seen… probably in 100 years.”
In fact, there are
many American media outlets that do not rule out the possibility that Secretary of War Pete Hegesez could be the scapegoat for this electoral debacle. The official pulling the strings of the war may end up paying the price with his dismissal, in order to defuse the crisis within the Republican Party.

The mood among the Democrats is diametrically opposed, as they continue to celebrate their triumph. And above all, the leaders of the House and Senate, who are taking the reins of Congress and promising to tighten the reins on the administration.

CHUCK SCHUMER—Senate Democratic Leader: “Let
there be no doubt. Whenever Trump defies the will of the American people or the law… we will launch investigations, we will take him to court… and we will trap him in a legislative ‘barbed-wire fence.’ The days of a Senate subservient to Trump are over.”

After all, there are many things waiting for him around the corner. From his decisions on the wars and the Russian diesel deal, to the Epstein scandal, the enrichment of his family members, the nepotism that led to… appointments, and above all, the abuse of power.

HAKIM JEFFREYS—Ranking Democrats in the House: “House Democrats
will lead a Congress… that will serve as a check… on the unchecked executive branch.”

In their arsenal—if necessary—is even the ability to initiate impeachment proceedings against the U.S. President.

DONALD TRUMP—U.S. President: “Impeachment
without cause? Why? We have a successful country.”