Donald Trump Attributes Midterm Losses to Israel and Iran Policies

President Donald Trump attributed the Republican Party's loss of control over both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections to a combination of foreign policy and economic factors. In an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, Trump cited a great dislike for Israel among American voters, the ongoing war with Iran, and rising gasoline prices as primary drivers of the defeat.

Trump defended the military campaign against Iran as a necessary measure to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He claimed the United States has already won that conflict and asserted that a deal was nearly reached before the elections. On the domestic front, Trump admitted that his administration's mass deportation policy was too tough and may have contributed to the electoral losses.

Regarding other geopolitical issues, Trump expressed optimism that a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is near. He also defended Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth against impeachment efforts and praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential future successor. When asked about reconciliation with political opponents, Trump stated he would not forgive enemies such as Nancy Pelosi and James Comey.