Trump Purges Critics as Iran War Fallout Hits Midterms
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- Trump purged his most vocal critics from the Republican Party as the midterm election cycle unfolded.
- Thomas Massie lost his House seat after pushing for the release of the Epstein files, becoming a notable unseated Republican.
- Democratic Party partially released a performance report noting a “persistent inability or unwillingness to listen to all voters”.
- Iran claimed it was winning negotiations with Trump to end the war, according to The Hill.
- Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders faced higher prices as the Iran conflict disrupted regional markets, reported by Al Jazeera.
Why it matters: Republican candidates gain Trump’s backing as his purge consolidates the party’s base before the November midterms, while Pakistan’s livestock traders lose revenue from price spikes caused by the Iran conflict, tightening voter focus on foreign‑policy credibility.
