President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the US war against Iran contributed to Republican losses in midterm elections, as Democrats secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Democrats would introduce legislation he considered unacceptable but vowed to veto such measures. He nevertheless expressed hope that both parties could eventually reach agreements through negotiations.
Trump admitted that the Iran conflict had affected Republican candidates, although he maintained that voters understood the importance of his actions against Tehran..
Democrats scored sweeping victories, making gains even in traditionally Republican strongholds, including South Carolina, Texas and Iowa.
The electoral setback reflected growing public frustration over Trump’s economic policies, rising living costs and the war against Iran, which began in February and triggered a sharp increase in fuel prices.
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