Watch · November 5, 2026
After the midterms, The Bulwark's Catherine Rampell says markets skyrocketed on divided government, President Trump on The Hill says the Iran war largely drove gasoline prices and the losses, and Newsmax's Rob Schmitt says MAGA was promised no new wars
- From the LeftThe Bulwark: Republicans warned that losing the midterms would send markets crashing. Instead, the Dow had its best day in over a year and oil prices plunged.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterThe Hill: President Trump partially blamed the ongoing war with Iran for the GOP's sweeping midterm losses in an interview.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightNewsmax: Rob Schmitt argues America's affordability crisis and Iran war blame after midterm losses.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
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