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Trump Reflects on Iran War's Impact on Midterms, Expresses Willingness to Repeat Actions

Trump Reflects on Iran War's Impact on Midterms, Expresses Willingness to Repeat Actions

Trump admits war in Iran, oil prices led to poll loss; but says would 'do it again'
Trump admits war in Iran, oil prices led to poll loss; but says would 'do it again'

US President Donald Trump defended the war in Iran, admitting it caused Republican midterm losses due to short term high gas prices, but insisted he would make the same choice again.

Trump admits Iran war hurt Republicans in midterm polls but says he would ‘do it again’
Trump admits Iran war hurt Republicans in midterm polls but says he would ‘do it again’

The US President defended his military campaign against Tehran, maintaining that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons justified the costs

'Largely True': Trump Admits Iran War Cost Republicans Midterms, But Says He'd 'Do It Again'
'Largely True': Trump Admits Iran War Cost Republicans Midterms, But Says He'd 'Do It Again'

Trump said he had no regrets about the conflict and would not have handled it differently. He also claimed that Republicans could have won had he personally been on the ballot.

'Somebody Should Pay': Trump Feels 'Misled' Over Iran War, May Target Officials After Midterm Loss
'Somebody Should Pay': Trump Feels 'Misled' Over Iran War, May Target Officials After Midterm Loss

Trump has privately expressed frustration that the conflict damaged Republican chances in the midterms.

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