Trump deflects blame for midterm losses but accepts election outcome

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President Donald Trump accepted the results of the US midterm elections but deflected blame for sweeping Democratic victories, claiming Republicans would have won in a "landslide" if he had been on the ballot. Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate in a historic rout. Trump insisted he wasn't responsible for the losses, blaming candidate quality and the Iran war, while vowing to veto "insane" Democratic legislation. The White House signaled a defiant posture, hinting at possible military action against Iran and retribution against political enemies. Trump also criticized Fox News coverage and targeted defeated Texas Governor Greg Abbott as a "RINO."


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