Trump admits Iran war and gas prices fueled his midterm defeat

President Donald Trump admitted that the Iran war contributed to his party's major defeat in the US midterm elections, citing a short-term increase in gasoline prices as a key factor. Trump stated he believes the war's impact on fuel costs was largely responsible for the election outcome, while also defending the conflict as necessary, saying "You have no choice. You have to do it." He noted that large amounts of oil are now flowing from the Strait of Hormuz, contrasting it with the initial period of the war, and declined to comment on replacing Pete Hegseth.