US President Donald Trump congratulates Democrats on winning control in the US midterm elections and says the Iran war may have contributed to Republican losses. Multiple outlets report that Trump, in interviews, acknowledged that backlash tied to Iran and related costs played a role, while he also refrained from taking personal responsibility for the outcome.
Euronews and other outlets include additional detail, saying Trump links the election results to higher petrol prices associated with the war in Iran. They report he frames voter support as split: people backed his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump.
Across the coverage, most sources emphasize two themes: Trump’s rare praise for Democrats and his statement that Iran-related factors helped determine the result. Several reports also highlight that he portrays working with Democrats as a next step, while noting the political impact of the Democratic gains for the remainder of his term.
