Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:54am on 04 Nov 2026,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to the Republican Party’s poor performance in the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday, Trump said Iran was partly responsible for the losses but defended his military campaign, arguing that preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons was more important. He also expressed surprise at the election results, saying he had expected Republicans to perform better. Democrats secured control of both the Senate and House of Representatives, dealing a major blow to Trump. Rising fuel prices and concerns over the cost of living emerged as key election issues. (PC: HT)
