Trump blames Iran war for Republican party's defeat in midterm elections

Following the heavy defeat of the Republican Party in the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has held the war with Iran responsible for the result. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that due to high gasoline prices, American citizens were unable to see the economic benefits achieved during his tenure. He clarified that the increase in fuel prices was caused by the war with Iran.

However, defending the US military campaign in the Middle East, Trump said that this step was necessary to prevent an Islamic Republic like Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Republican Party has lost both houses of Congress and has also lost governor's seats in several states. Despite this defeat, Trump congratulated the Democratic Party for doing a 'good job'.

Speaking on his responsibility, Trump said that no matter how good a president is, a defeat can still occur. He added that he does not consider this a personal defeat as he himself was not on the election ballot papers. He gave a negative response to questions regarding whether mistakes were made in the selection of candidates such as Ken Paxton in Texas and Darlin Graham in South Carolina. He described Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn as a 'disloyal person', whom Paxton had defeated in the primaries with Trump's support.

Regarding working with the House and Senate under opposition control, Trump stated that he is ready if the Democrats wish to work with him. Mentioning the 'veto' power held by the President, he said that this is one of his strongest powers. According to Trump, when 'crazy' proposals are sent by the opposition, he will veto them, which will eventually force the opposition to contact him.

In the final week of the election campaign, Trump had requested people in rallies across the country to vote as if he himself were contesting the election.