OriginalSourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished18:53 UTCSourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished18:53 UTC
“Trump admits Iran war caused election losses but ‘we had to do it’”
“US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party’s resounding midterm election defeat.”
Trump says Iran war caused GOP midterm losses but would do it again
Key points
- Trump told reporters the Iran war was responsible for the Republican defeat in the midterms.
- He said the comments were largely true because they increased gasoline prices short term.
- Trump added he would have to do it again, arguing Iran must not have a nuclear weapon.
- He ruled out firing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, praising his job.
- The remarks were made outside the White House ballroom construction site on Nov 4, 2026.
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