# Trump acknowledges Iran war hurt Republicans in historic midterm defeat

https://mins.news/en/video/130068

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-11-05 02:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C748I3_5peQ

> Trump conceded that the US war on Iran weighed heavily on Republican losses in the midterms, while insisting the decision was justified in the long run. Democrats won control of both the House and Senate, with major victories including Texas. Incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer say ending the war and reversing Trump’s agenda will be early priorities for the new Congress.

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