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Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republican midterm loss

After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision. DW has more.

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The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate. Follow live.

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Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republican midterm loss

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Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republicans midterm loss

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US midterms: 'Largely true' Iran war led to loss, Trump says

The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate. Follow live.

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US midterms: Trump acknowledges Iran war contributed to Republican loss to Democrats. Follow live

The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate. Follow live.

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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.

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