# Trump signals tougher right-wing agenda after Republican midterm losses

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-set-to-lurch-further-right-claiming-us-took-giant-step-back-in-elections/
- Published: 2026-11-08T17:58:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T18:28:21+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/08/trump-midterm-elections-loss-democrats-immigration
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump says the election result was a “giant step back”.
- Stephen Miller is set to become White House chief of staff.
- Democrats plan investigations as they take control of Congress.

## Summary

Donald Trump has signalled that his administration will intensify its right-wing agenda after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. He described the result as a “giant step back” and appears set to resist concessions to the incoming Democratic majority, including over immigration and congressional oversight.

Stephen Miller, a hardline immigration adviser, is due to become White House chief of staff on Monday, a move seen as a sign of a more confrontational approach. Trump also offered UFC chief Dana White the press secretary role, while Attorney General Todd Blanche said investigations of Democrats were possible. Democrats plan to scrutinise Miller, Elon Musk and members of Trump’s family; with 33 of 35 Senate races called, Democrats had won 54 seats and Republicans 44, while two races remained uncalled.

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