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Don’t blame Israel for Republican midterm losses

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Examiner, W. (2026, November 11). Don’t blame Israel for Republican midterm losses. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/4797797/dont-blame-israel-for-republican-midterm-losses/

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President Donald Trump, in an interview with Ross Douthat of 60 Minutes, attributed the Republican Party's midterm election losses to several factors including his personal absence from the ballot, the Iran situation affecting gas prices, and a supposed dislike for Israel among Democrats. The article suggests that while anti-Jewish prejudice exists on the left, it did not significantly influence voting patterns.
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US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with CNN on Sunday that the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections was influenced by a "great dislike" for Israel, along with concerns over the war on Iran and high gasoline prices. Speaking on CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes,’ he also commented on his hypothetical candidacy, suggesting it might have resulted in different outcomes due to his popularity. Trump further told CNN that renewed fighting with Iran is "highly unlikely," but warned that any decision would depend on whether a strong agreement is signed, emphasizing the severity of previous strikes against Iran.

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Asked by Ross Douthat of 60 Minutes to explain why Republicans suffered such a historic defeat last Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the No. 1 reason his party lost was that he was personally absent from the ballot.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
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Don’t blame Israel for Republican midterm losses · assertive framing

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Asked by Ross Douthat of 60 Minutes to explain why Republicans suffered such a historic defeat last Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the No. 1 reason his party lost was that he was personally absent from the ballot. asserted
he → ask → ballot
He then cited the Iran war and its effect on gas prices before naming Israel. asserted
He → cite → Israel
“There seems to be a dislike for Israel,” Trump explained. asserted
Trump → seem → Israel
Ugly anti-Jewish prejudice and dislike for Israel are indeed rampant on the Left and doubtlessly made some left-wing voters even keener to vote Democrat. asserted
voters → make → Democrat
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