Mayur MohtaUS President Donald Trump has backed Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the Iran conflict was the main reason Republicans lost the midterm elections to Congress.
Trump Agrees Iran Conflict Hurt Republicans at the Polls
US President Donald Trump has agreed with Vice President JD Vance’s claim. Vance said the Iran conflict was the biggest reason Republicans lost the midterm elections.
On Wednesday, Vance said that military action against Iran was the key factor behind the Republican Party’s defeat. That loss cost the party its majority in both chambers of Congress.
What Trump Told Reporters
Trump shared his view directly with journalists. He said:
”I think for the most part it’s true, because it (the Iran conflict) raised gasoline prices for a little while, and that’s probably the reason. But at the same time, if I had the chance to do it again, I’d have to do the same thing.”
How the Midterm Elections Unfolded
On November 3, Americans voted for all 435 House members and 35 senators. The Iran conflict clearly weighed on voters’ minds during this election.
CNN predicts Democrats will win a majority in the House of Representatives. Bloomberg forecasts Democrats may also take the Senate. The outlet expects them to secure at least 51 seats.
Trump’s comments mark a rare moment. He openly linked the Iran conflict to his party’s painful election setback.
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