Donald Trump faces blame from Republicans as he proceeds with White House bid

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Republicans have intensified their public criticism of former president Donald Trump following an unexpectedly poor showing in the midterm elections, even as he plans to announce a third White House bid next week.

Virginia’s Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, once a vocal supporter of Mr Trump, said voters had sent “a very clear message” on Tuesday that “enough is enough”.