Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems
France 24's headline. Reported by France 24, IOL, Middle East Eye.
What the sources say, in brief
According to IOL, President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats after their midterm election victory and said the Iran war may have played a part in his Republican Party's defeat. Middle East Eye reported that Trump acknowledged the war on Iran played a role in Republican losses, quoting him in a Fox News interview saying he would veto certain bills. France 24 reported that Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in the defeat, as Democrats won control of the House and the Senate. The sources describe the same core acknowledgement. IOL dates the remarks to Tuesday, while France 24 says Wednesday. The story is developing.
Key points
- IOL reported Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats after their US midterm election victory.
- Middle East Eye reported Trump acknowledged the war on Iran played a role in Republican midterm losses.
- France 24 reported Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- France 24 quoted Trump telling Fox News, "I think a part of it was Iran.".
What we know
- Democrats won the US midterm elections, according to IOL, Middle East Eye and France 24.
- Trump acknowledged the Iran war played a role in Republican losses, according to the three outlets.
- Trump told Fox News in an interview that he would veto certain bills sent to him, according to Middle East Eye.
Sources differ: IOL says Trump spoke on Tuesday, while France 24 says he acknowledged the role on Wednesday.
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Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems. According to IOL, President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats after their midterm election victory and said the Iran war may have played a part in his Republican Party's defeat. Middle East Eye reported that Trump acknowledged the war on Iran played a role in Republican losses, quoting him in a Fox News interview saying he would veto certain bills. France 24 reported that Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in the defeat, as Democrats won control of the House and the Senate. The sources describe the same core acknowledgement. IOL dates the remarks to Tuesday, while France 24 says Wednesday. The story is developing. Covered by 3 publications. France 24: Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems. IOL: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role. Middle East Eye: Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses.
Who is covering it
- France 24 France Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems President Donald Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in his party's sweeping defeat in the midterm elections, as Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. "I think a part of it was Iran," Trump told Fox News in an interview i 5 h ago · Tier 2
- IOL South Africa Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm election victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party. 9 h ago · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran played a role in Republicans' losses in the midterm elections. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump said in an interview with Fox News. "And a 10 h ago · Tier 3
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