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PoliticsTrump praises ‘magnificent’ ballroom a day after Republican rout

Less than a day after Republicans suffered historic midterm losses, Donald Trump spent more than 20 minutes promoting the planned White House ballroom and its features without mentioning Democrats’ gains. He later acknowledged that the Iran war’s effect on fuel prices may have helped Democrats, but said the conflict was worth it and claimed Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:34Original

Trump praises ‘magnificent’ ballroom a day after Republican rout
Trump praises ‘magnificent’ ballroom a day after Republican routPolitics