U.S. Senator from New Jersey
3 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Nov 4.
In his first public appearance since Democrats won control of Congress, President Donald Trump praised construction of the White House ballroom and blamed Republican candidates for the losses, while Democrats prepare to take power on Capitol Hill.
After urging voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot,' the president is now pointing at Republican nominees and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for the Democratic wins. The shift comes as Democrats gain power to investigate his administration and block his nominees.
New Jersey asked President Trump this week to declare a major disaster in three shore counties hit by September's nor'easter. The request comes weeks after his administration refused the state's $84.4 million appeal for a deadly February blizzard.
