Trump warned he could lose House over Epstein files row; pins blame on Obama and Biden

President Donald Trump's former White House aide Steve Bannon on Friday claimed that the Republicans could lose as many as 40 House seats in the 2026 midterms

Published on: Jul 13, 2025, 04:59:42 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump's former White House aide Steve Bannon on Friday claimed that the Republicans could lose as many as 40 House seats in the 2026 midterms over his administration's handling of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files. Bannon's statement came hours before the president, without any evidence, pinned the blame on Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton. The three have not responded to his Truth Social post yet.

US President Donald Trump speaks on the Truman balcony during a signing ceremony for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Bloomberg)

Bannon, speaking on his ‘War Room’ podcast, said Trump is losing MAGA support amid rumors about infighting in the White House. Reports state that the FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Chief Kash Patel are furious with the Pam Bondi-led DOJ over their claims about Jeffrey Epstein.

“You’re going to lose 10 percent of the MAGA movement. If we lose 10 percent of the MAGA movement right now, we ain’t gonna … we’re gonna lose 40 seats in ’26. We’re gonna lose the president," Bannon said.

The Republicans hold a slim majority in the House with 220 seats against the Democrats' 212. Three seats are vacant as of now. However, several MAGA influencers have become critical of the Trump administration over the Epstein row.

“They don’t even have to steal it, which they’re gonna try to do in ’28, because they’re gonna sit there and they go … they’ve disheartened the hardest core populist nation that’s always been who governs us,” Bannon added.

Trump pins blame on Obama, Biden and Clinton

Meanwhile, President Trump issued a statement on Saturday, defending AG Bondi. He further alleged that the Biden, Obama administrations, and Clinton ‘created’ the Epstein files.

“Why are we giving publicity to Files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers and Criminals of the Biden Administration, who conned the World with the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, 51 “Intelligence” Agents, “THE LAPTOP FROM HELL,” and more? They created the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier that they used on me, and now my so-called “friends” are playing right into their hands,” Trump added.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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