Trump says ‘great dislike’ for Israel contributed to Republican midterm losses
Trump said voters turned against Republicans over the Iran war, higher gasoline prices and growing opposition to Israel.
- President Donald Trump said a "great dislike" for Israel contributed to Republican midterm losses, claiming in a CBS 60 Minutes interview Sunday that his presence on the ballot would have changed the outcome.
- Trump announced on election day he would end $4 billion in annual aid to Israel; Netanyahu later described the shift as a "partnership," though he did not confirm prior notice of the decision.
- Even Vice President JD Vance suggested Republicans might rethink their support for Israel, while Trump argued protected nations must cover war costs, stating "Without us, Israel would not exist."
- Israeli journalist Amir Tibon noted Democrats and Republicans are competing to distance themselves from Israel, while Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eizenkot with forming the next government.
- Herzog characterized the challenges facing the State of Israel as immense, emphasizing the nation must remain vigilant against ongoing schemes and threats from Iran.
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Don’t blame Israel for Republican midterm losses
Asked by Ross Douthat of 60 Minutes to explain why Republicans suffered such a historic defeat last Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the No. 1 reason his party lost was that he was personally absent from the ballot. He then cited the Iran war and its effect on gas prices before naming Israel. “There seems […]
US President Trump attributed his midterm election defeat to public backlash against Israel. Highlighting his country's aid to Israel, Trump stated, "They will pay us for the war with Iran." US President Donald Trump openly blamed Israel for the results of the November 3rd midterm elections...
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Trump says ‘a great dislike’ for Israel was factor in Republican midterm losses
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Trump blames 'growing dislike of Israel' as key factor in Republicans' midterm setback
US President Donald Trump admitted that the growing "dislike" of Israel among American voters was one of the main reasons why his Republican Party performed poorly in the 2026 US Midterm Elections.
US President Donald Trump said that widespread resentment toward Israel was one of the reasons that contributed to the Republicans' loss in the midterm elections, along with the war against Iran and rising fuel prices. In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," broadcast on Sunday, Trump said that the outcome would have been different if he himself had been a candidate in the election. "I believe that if I were on the ballot, the situation would b…
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