Trump Says Iran War Cost Republicans Congress but Was Worth It

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war on Iran was worthwhile, despite acknowledging its role in Republican losses in the midterm elections that cost the party control of both congressional chambers. He stated, "We had to do the thing with Iran, and we are still doing it," according to Reuters. Trump conceded that "to a large extent, the electoral loss was a result of the war on Iran," but insisted it was worth it, reiterating that Iran must not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. He also predicted he could likely work with Democrats and claimed he would have won if he had been on the ballot, adding that impeachment efforts would destroy the Democratic Party. Vice President JD Vance previously cited the war as the main reason for the Republican defeat, noting many voters who backed the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 shifted to Democrats in 2026. Democrats gained majorities in both chambers, securing 54 Senate seats to 44 and 231 House seats to 139.