Trump cites dislike of Israel as key factor in GOP midterm losses alongside war with Iran

In an extensive interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, U.S. President Donald Trump attributed the Republican Party's significant midterm election loss to a growing dislike of Israel among American voters, alongside the ongoing war with Iran and rising gasoline prices. Claiming that his personal popularity remained strong, Trump suggested that Republican candidates failed to translate his support into votes.

He attributed the defeat to factors beyond his personal campaign, including negative attitudes toward Israel and the war's impact on fuel prices. Trump acknowledged that Iran could not possess a nuclear weapon, but expressed confidence that an agreement would eventually be reached. He defended the administration's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, arguing that they had prevented the destruction of Israel and would eventually be vindicated.