Trump Points to Iran War as Real Reason for GOP Defeat, Unveils New White House Ballroom
In his first public appearance since the midterms, the former president echoed JD Vance's claim that the Iran conflict cost Republicans, while highlighting a new White House project he says benefits the country.
After the midterm setbacks, Trump made his first public appearance, responding to JD Vance's remarks that the Iran war was the real reason Republicans lost, calling the assessment 'largely true'.
Hours earlier, Vice President Vance had made similar comments, and Trump reiterated to reporters that the Iran war was the primary reason for the GOP's losses.
During the same event, Trump showcased the construction of a new White House ballroom, declaring it 'for the country, and it's free'.
Original reporting
The Guardian
Trump speaks about White House ballroom and Iran war’s unpopularity after midterm losses – video
Donald Trump responded to JD Vance’s comments on the Iran war ultimately being the reason behind the catastrophic Republican losses in this year’s midterms, saying 'it's largely true' JD Vance says US war on Iran is ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterm elections Continue reading...
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Live updates: Trump blames Iran war for midterm loss while touting ballroom construction
In his first public appearance since Republicans lost big in the midterms, President Trump showed off the construction of the White House ballroom. “It’s for the country, and it’s free,” he said. Trump also told reporters that the Iran war was the “primary reason” for the GOP’s losses. Hours earlier, Vice President Vance said in…
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Donald Trump responded to JD Vance's comments that the Iran war was the reason Republicans lost the midterms.
- Donald Trump said of JD Vance's comments that the Iran war was the reason Republicans lost the midterms: "it's largely true".
- JD Vance said the US war on Iran is the "real reason" Republicans lost the midterm elections.
- Trump made his first public appearance since Republicans lost big in the midterms.
- Trump showed off the construction of the White House ballroom.
- Trump said of the White House ballroom construction: "It's for the country, and it's free".
- Trump told reporters the Iran war was the "primary reason" for the GOP's losses.
- Hours before Trump's appearance, Vice President Vance made comments.
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