# Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm win, says Iran war may have played a role

https://mins.news/en/item/128566

- France 24, 2026-11-04 07:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261104-trump-congratulates-democrats-on-midterms-win-says-iran-war-played-role

> On Tuesday, Trump said Democrats had done “a good job” after they gained control of Congress in the midterms. He acknowledged the Iran war may have contributed to the Republican defeat but did not accept personal responsibility for a result that will reshape the final two years of his presidency.

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