Former GOP rep: 'Trump did everything he could to help Republicans lose'

A Virginia Republican lawmaker has accused President Trump of undermining the party’s chances in the midterm elections, claiming his actions over the summer actively worked against GOP candidates. The criticism comes as the fall campaign season intensifies, with the former representative arguing that Trump’s influence shifted momentum away from Republicans during a critical period. The remarks highlight growing tensions within the party ahead of November’s vote, where control of Congress hangs in the balance. Supporters of Trump have long framed his role as essential to Republican success, making the allegation particularly striking.

Former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.) said Sunday that during this summer, President Trump “did everything he could to help Republicans lose” the upcoming midterms. “Well, I think elections are won in the summer, and we're now here in late September. And Donald Trump did everything he could to help Republicans lose over the summer,” Comstock...