Trump blames press for midterm losses after admitting Iran war and gas prices hurt Republicans

independent.co.uk —

President Donald Trump acknowledged that the unpopular war in Iran and rising gas prices contributed to major Republican losses in the midterm elections, but he quickly shifted blame to the press for voters' negative economic views. During a 60 Minutes interview, Trump accused news outlets of ignoring positive economic numbers and administration achievements, despite Democrats sweeping control of both the House and Senate along with key governors' races. Following the defeat, Trump replaced Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller while expressing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and insisted he could work with Democrats without using insults despite recent derogatory name-calling.


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