Trump Acknowledges Iran War Role in Midterm Defeat, Warns Democrats on Impeachment

President Donald Trump made his first public appearance Wednesday after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections, acknowledging the Iran war contributed to the defeat while defending the conflict as necessary. Trump said he agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the war caused Republican losses due to short-term gas price increases, but insisted he would make the same decision again to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He also claimed Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot. During the event at the White House ballroom construction site, Trump dismissed concerns about potential impeachment efforts by Democrats, warning such a move would destroy their party. Democrats won majorities in both chambers, including historic victories in traditionally Republican states.