Coverage dated January 1, 2023

Trump says 'abortion issue' is why Republicans underperformed in the 2022 midterms

Headline from Insider

Donald Trump said the GOP's lackluster 2022 midterm results weren't his fault. He blamed anti-abortion supporters for failing to campaign hard enough.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. BizPac Review

    ‘It wasn’t my fault’: Trump says GOP’s ‘poorly handled’ abortion issue to blame for midterm losses (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Former President Trump claims it was the GOP's handling of the "abortion issue" and Mitch McConnell's fault for the midterm election outcomes.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump blames GOP midterm losses on 'abortion issue,' Mitch McConnell (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump blamed Republicans' disappointing midterm performance on abortion and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

  3. The Daily Caller

    ‘Wasn’t My Fault’: Trump Blames Republican Stance On ‘Abortion Issue’ For Midterm Losses (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump said it "wasn't my fault" Republicans underperformed in the midterms because the "abortion issue" was "poorly handed."

  4. Insider

    Trump says 'abortion issue' is why Republicans underperformed in the 2022 midterms (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Donald Trump said the GOP's lackluster 2022 midterm results weren't his fault. He blamed anti-abortion supporters for failing to campaign hard enough.

  5. Fox News

    Trump blames pro-life Republicans for midterm loss (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump claimed it "wasn't my fault" that Republicans performed poorly in the 2022 midterm elections, blaming pro-life voters instead.

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