President Donald Trump gives his first 60 Minutes interview following a midterm defeat, discussing what he says led to Republican losses and how he views recent controversies. Across coverage, Trump argues that the party’s performance was influenced by factors beyond his own campaign, including “bad messaging” and the absence of his presence on the ballot.

Outlets also highlight Trump’s responses to issues raised during the extended conversation with CBS correspondent Ross Douthat. Variety reports that Trump points to the war in Iran as well as Republican candidates’ decisions, and that he acknowledges his mass deportation approach was “too tough.” It also notes questions about corruption, UFOs, and Trump’s views of the afterlife.

CBS focuses on the broader set of topics covered—midterm elections, the wars in Iran and Ukraine, and the economy—either as an extended interview or via a full transcript. Deadline emphasizes Trump’s mix of denial, reflection, and contradiction, including references to his financial earnings and explanations for the midterm outcome, while still drawing from the same interview material.