The Republican Party suffered significant defeats in midterm elections, losing at least seven Senate seats and facing Democratic majorities in the House of Representatives.
Vice President JD Vance blamed the defeat on the war against Iran, cost of living, and US-Israel ties, while other figures pointed to tariffs and scandals.
GOP 2028 hopefuls such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Ted Cruz capitalized on the fallout to outline policy demands and reshape the party's future direction.