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Trump Admits Iran War Hurt Midterms, But Says He'd Do It Again
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US President Donald Trump admitted the war with Iran contributed to Republican midterm losses by raising gas prices but stated he would repeat the decision to prevent a nuclear Iran. He agreed with Vice President JD Vance's analysis that the war was a key factor in the defeat. Trump also indicated he would work with Democrats and defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports of potential replacement.
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- President Trump acknowledged the Iran war hurt Republicans in midterms but said he'd repeat the decision.
- Trump stated the war was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Vice President JD Vance identified the Iran war as a primary reason for Republican losses.
- Trump suggested rising gas prices, not the war itself, were the main cause of the defeat.
- The President indicated openness to working with Democrats after their electoral gains.
- Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports of possible replacement.
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