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Democrats Surge in Virginia, New Jersey Amid Trump's Blame

11/7/2025

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Democrats won Virginia and New Jersey by double digits and gained working-class support.
U.S. President Donald Trump attributed these losses to the ongoing government shutdown.
He said voters did not reject him personally because he was not on the ballot.
Trump criticized the party's affordability messaging and called for an end to the Senate filibuster.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) downplayed defeats, saying they do not reflect rejection.

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Democrats won Virginia and New Jersey by double digits and gained working-class support.
U.S. President Donald Trump attributed these losses to the ongoing government shutdown.
He said voters did not reject him personally because he was not on the ballot.
Trump criticized the party's affordability messaging and called for an end to the Senate filibuster.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) downplayed defeats, saying they do not reflect rejection.