‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised Democrats.

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Euronews 9h ago

‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins

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Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role

US President Donald Trump said rival Democrats had done "a good job" Tuesday after they gained control of Congress in the midterm elections. While Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party, he did not take personal responsability for the result that will upend the last two years of his presidency.