PNN – The U.S. President acknowledged that the aggression against Iranian territory and the resulting economic consequences led to the Republican Party’s defeat in the congressional elections.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing Bloomberg, U.S. President Donald Trump linked the rise in gasoline prices in the country to a war against Iran, admitting that high fuel costs have overshadowed the economic achievements of his administration.
Responding to the results of the U.S. midterm elections, he congratulated the Democrats and praised their electoral performance, noting that even a president who has performed well can still face defeat in an election.
Explaining voter dissatisfaction, the U.S. President pointed to rising gasoline prices, stating that Americans failed to fully perceive the economic benefits of his administration’s performance because the surge in fuel costs colored their assessment of the economic situation.
Trump claimed that the U.S. economy is in its strongest possible state and that his economic performance during his first term was highly successful; however, he noted that the rise in gasoline prices made it harder for the public to appreciate these achievements. He attributed the high cost of fuel to the war against Iran.
While international bodies have confirmed the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. President has defended the prospect of an attack on Iranian territory, citing the prevention of Tehran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons as the objective.
He further emphasized his readiness to work with the House of Representatives and the Senate—despite the shift in the balance of power within Congress—provided that the Democrats are also willing to cooperate.
At the same time, Trump made it clear that he would not back down on issues where he holds a dissenting view; pointing to his legal authority, he warned that he could veto legislation passed by Congress.
The U.S. midterm elections were held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The results weakened the position of the Republicans in Congress, and the Democrats gained control of both chambers.