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Politics● Low3h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 1:53 PM

Trump says Republicans losing the midterms due to Iran war is "largely true"

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America

President Trump agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the Iran war may have cost Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron MacLean have more details.

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