Trump blames Democrats’ midterm gains for $3 trillion loss, defends Iran strikes
President Donald Trump has said the US lost about $3 trillion because of the midterm result.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters in Florida about the Democrats' midterm election gains and the impact on the US economy. Trump claimed that the market suffered a $3 trillion loss because Democrats performed well in the elections. Despite losing control of both chambers of Congress and several state-level races, Trump defended his decision to strike Iran, stating that it was crucial to prevent the nation from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
He also announced plans for a large air show at the John F Kennedy Space Center, aiming to rival popular events in the UK, France, and Dubai.
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