Trump Defends Iran War, Admits Economic Messaging Failures in 60 Minutes Interview

President Donald Trump defended his Iran war decision and acknowledged failures in economic messaging and immigration policy during a CBS News "60 Minutes" interview, following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. He admitted his administration's deportation crackdown was "too tough" at times. Trump attributed the Republican setbacks partly to public dissatisfaction with the Iran war and rising petrol prices, but said his absence from the ballot was the primary reason for the losses. He stood by his decision to attack Iran, saying he would make the same choice again, and conceded his economic messaging was "bad." Trump indicated he plans to issue "tremendous numbers" of pardons before leaving office and hinted at cabinet changes, which preceded the departure of Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. He also discussed UFO sightings, saying he met credible Air Force pilots with unusual accounts. Republicans lost over 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats.