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

Summary by Jerusalem Post
Asked to explain the defeat, Trump insisted that his personal popularity remained strong and suggested that Republican candidates had failed to translate his support into votes.

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US President Donald Trump has analyzed the Republican Party's poor midterm performance, making the surprising claim that Americans dislike Israel, which is a major reason for the defeat.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said that America's growing hostility to Israel contributed to the severe defeat suffered by the Republican Party in the November 3 legislative elections. In an interview with "60 Minutes of CBS News, the leader of the White House acknowledged that the war against Iran and rising prices [...]

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (11/8/2026) that "fierce hatred" of Israel, public opposition to the Iran war and rising gasoline prices were the main reasons for his Democratic Party's defeat.

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Jerusalem Post broke the news in Jerusalem, Israel on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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