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Trump Admits Iran Conflict Impacted Midterm Elections

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Trump Admits Iran Conflict Impacted Midterm Elections
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US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the conflict with Iran and resulting fuel price hikes impacted the Republican Party in the midterm elections.

  • US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran, launched last February with Israel, impacted the midterm elections.
  • Trump hinted that the US may carry out a major strike, stating that they need to do something big.
  • Trump asserted that Iranians will never possess a nuclear weapon.
  • Trump admitted that conflict-driven fuel price increases hurt Republicans in the midterms because voters disliked paying higher prices.
  • Projections indicate the Republican Party is likely to lose its majority in both houses of Congress.
  • Trump stated he does not view the election results as a personal blow to his presidency and congratulated Democrats on their victory.