Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses

Many Republican leaders insist there's no problem with the GOP's policies, the party's message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month's elections. Trump says Democrats and the media are misleading voters who are concerned about high costs and the economy. Republican officials aiming to avoid another defeat in the 2026 midterms are encouraging candidates to embrace the president fully and talk more about his accomplishments. That assessment by GOP officials shows how much the party's fate is tied to Trump. He plans to focus more on affordability but insists the economy has never been stronger.