President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Iran war may have contributed to Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, while offering rare praise for Democrats. The reporting also says Democrats won control of Congress.
WHO:
President Donald Trump
WHAT:
Trump said the Iran war may have contributed to Republicans’ midterm election defeat.
WHEN:
Nov 3, 2026
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
Trump attributed part of the Republican defeat to the Iran war.
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