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Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-11-04

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US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the conflict with Iran negatively impacted Republican performance in recent midterm elections, leading to Democratic control of Congress. Despite this admission, Trump stated his intention to veto any new legislation he deems "insane" regarding the situation.
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In the US midterms held on November 3, 2026, Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a significant shift in power from the Republicans. This outcome was seen as a direct consequence of President Donald Trump's unpopularity due to economic issues such as rising prices for gas and utilities following his aggressive foreign policies, including the war against Iran. Key Democratic victories occurred in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. Despite early predictions that Democrats might struggle to gain control of Congress, their sweeping wins suggest a voter backlash against Trump's policies. The election results have set the stage for renewed debates within the Democratic Party about its ideological direction leading up to the 2028 presidential primary.

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Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, as Democrats took control of Congress.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04
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Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, as Democrats took control of Congress. asserted
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