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Former Trump official reveals president’s furious response to last midterm defeat as he issues stark warning

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Leeson, L. (2026, November 4). Former Trump official reveals president’s furious response to last midterm defeat as he issues stark warning. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-midterm-election-reaction-video-b3078971.html

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A former official from the Trump administration has disclosed President Trump's intense frustration following his party’s loss of congressional seats in the 2018 midterm elections. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Miles Taylor described Trump as being emotionally unstable and angry after the election results were known. Taylor also issued a warning that if Trump loses again in future elections, he might take drastic actions.

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A former Trump administration official, Miles Taylor, revealed to BBC Newsnight on Tuesday that then-President Trump was extremely upset and irrational behind the scenes following his party's loss of congressional seats during the 2018 midterm elections. This disclosure comes as Democrats are projected to regain control of both the House and Senate after winning a series of major victories in the recent 2026 midterms, often referred to as a "Blue Tsunami." Taylor warned that if Trump were to lose an election, dramatic actions could be expected.

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Former Trump official reveals president’s furious response to last midterm defeat as he issues stark warning A former Trump administration official has revealed how furious the president was when he lost congressional seats during the midterm elections in 2018. asserted

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Miles Taylor’s comments come as the Democrats are projected to take back control of both the House and the Senate after a series of major wins in the 2026 midterms, dubbed a “Blue Tsunami”. asserted

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Speaking to BBC Newsnight on Tuesday, Mr Taylor said: “In 2018 he was a mess, and I mean that. asserted

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He was angry, he was throwing around grievances.” asserted

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Mr Taylor warned: “If Donald Trump loses. expect dramatic action. asserted

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