Trump blames Israel dislike, Iran war for Republican midterm losses
President Donald Trump said a "great dislike" for Israel contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, alongside the Iran war and rising gasoline prices, in a CBS "60 Minutes" interview aired Sunday. Trump said he doesn't regret launching the war, arguing Iran couldn't be allowed nuclear weapons, and insisted other countries, including Israel, must repay US war costs. His comments follow his announcement to end $4 billion in annual aid to Israel. The remarks highlight a shift from Israel's once-bipartisan US support, with Democratic critics like Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed and Vice President JD Vance suggesting Republicans rethink backing. Israeli leaders face political fallout, with President Isaac Herzog tasking rival Gadi Eizenkot to form a new government.