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Trump administration outlook after midterm losses
First reported Nov 1, 9:12 AM ET · Latest Nov 8, 8:27 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 8, 9:00 AM ET
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Where things stand
Democrats took control of Congress in the recent midterm elections and President Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, NBC News reports.
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- Reported Democrats have gained control of Congress after the midterm elections. Is this wrong?
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- “Democrats have gained control of Congress after the midterm elections” — NBC News
- Reported President Trump named Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff. Is this wrong?
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- “President Trump has named Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff” — NBC News
- Reported Steve Kornacki is NBC News chief data analyst. Is this wrong?
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- “NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki” — NBC News
- Reported Steve Kornacki joined Meet the Press to break down the final NBC News poll before the midterms. Is this wrong?
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- “Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down the final NBC News poll before the midterms” — NBC News
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Timeline
What changed: Steve Kornacki said Trump’s political standing has weakened ahead of the upcoming midterms, according to NBC News.
How this story developed
- New Democrats have gained control of Congress after the midterm elections. President Trump named Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff. Steve Kornacki is NBC News chief data analyst. Steve Kornacki joined Meet the Press to break down the final NBC News poll before the midterms.
Every report, newest first
- What's Next for Trump Administration After Midterms Loss? — NBC News
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to give a glimpse into what the next two years may look like for the Trump Administration now that Democrats have gained control of Congress after the midterm elections, and President…
- Kornacki: Why Trump is ‘in worse shape’ heading into his 2nd midterms — NBC News
NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down the final NBC News poll before the midterms and which party has the momentum heading into Election Day.
Questions
- How the new congressional balance will affect specific policy initiatives and the Trump administration’s strategy remains unclear. Open
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More: background
The midterm elections determine which party holds the Senate and House, shaping legislative power. The chief of staff manages the president’s schedule and staff, influencing administration priorities.
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