The biggest loser in the US midterms? Donald Trump
Donald Trump speaks to the media during an election night event at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Sean O'Grady© Independent.co.uk
There are plenty of votes to count yet, but even at this distance there’s no doubt who the biggest loser was in these US midterm elections – Donald J Trump.
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