Independent: Trump turned the election into a referendum on himself and he lost. The Independent wrote that in the months leading up to the mid-term elections, Trump repeatedly asked voters to imagine his name on the ballot; Elections that actually turned into a referendum on his performance and popularity. But the result was contrary to Trump's expectations, and the Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress by winning the Republican states. Rising costs of living, the war against Iran and dissatisfaction with the president's performance were among voters' most important concerns. After his defeat, Trump blamed Fox News and the Republican candidates and did not accept responsibility for his party's failure.

Independent: Trump turned the election into a referendum on himself and he lost. The Independent wrote that in the months leading up to the mid-term elections, Trump repeatedly asked voters to imagine his name on the ballot; Elections that actually turned into a referendum on his performance and popularity. But the result was contrary to Trump's expectations, and the Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress by winning the Republican states. Rising costs of living, the war against Iran and dissatisfaction with the president's performance were among voters' most important concerns. After his defeat, Trump blamed Fox News and the Republican candidates and did not accept responsibility for his party's failure.