Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role
France 24 · 11/4/2026, 3:13:41 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from France 24. Read the original report below for the complete story.US President Donald Trump said rival Democrats had done "a good job" Tuesday after they gained control of Congress in the midterm elections. While Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party, he did not take personal responsability for the result that will upend the last two years of his presidency.