Trump's Blame Game: Messaging, Not Results, He Says as Midterms Near

President Donald Trump has locked on to a new excuse for the GOP's impending 2026 midterm losses: It's the messaging, not the results. 'We're doing an extremely poor job of promotion and an extremely great job of running the country,' he said Wednesday at the White House. CNN's Abby Phillip discusses the different ways Trump has recently framed the Republican party's struggles ahead of the midterm elections with her Table of Five political pundits. The panel analyzes Trump's shifting explanations and what they reveal about his strategy to deflect blame. As the midterms approach, Trump's comments highlight the challenges Republicans face in maintaining control of Congress. The discussion provides insight into the political dynamics that could shape the outcome of the elections.