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Trump admits Iran war partly responsible for GOP's midterm defeat
Confirmed
In Short: President Trump admitted on Tuesday night that the ongoing war with Iran was partially responsible for the Republican Party's defeat in the November 3 midterm elections, according to CBS News.
Less than two months before the midterms, gas prices had increased by 37 percent compared to the same period last year, according to The Atlantic.
When asked about the impact of the war on the midterm results, Trump said, “Sometimes things happen,” indicating a broader acknowledgment of the conflict's influence.
Despite the war's impact, Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall argued that Ukraine's war with Russia was more responsible for high diesel prices, which have affected the Republican Party's control of Congress.
The conflict's impact on gas prices and economic conditions has been a significant factor in voter dissatisfaction, contributing to the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections.
What's confirmed
- Less than two months before the midterms, gas prices had increased by 37 percent compared to the same period last year, according to The Atlantic.
- When asked about the impact of the war on the midterm results, Trump said, “Sometimes things happen,” indicating a broader acknowledgment of the conflict's influence.
- Despite the war's impact, Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall argued that Ukraine's war with Russia was more responsible for high diesel prices, which have affected the Republican Party's control of Congress.
- The conflict's impact on gas prices and economic conditions has been a significant factor in voter dissatisfaction, contributing to the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections.
What's still developing
- President Trump acknowledged on Tuesday night that the war with Iran was partially responsible for the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections.
- The reported Iranian connection would nevertheless be significant if confirmed.
- Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said he is confident Japan can win next year's Asian Cup and thinks his "very bad" performances were responsible for their quarter-final exit two years ago.
- RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s practice of preparing for the most severe scenarios helped it overcome the longest energy crisis it has faced, the minister responsible for the sector has said.
- Many voters understand that the president isn’t directly responsible for the price of oil.