On Nov. 4, in his first public remarks since the midterm setbacks, Trump said the Iran war was a key factor in Republican losses and lifted oil prices, and that his personal support did not transfer to other GOP candidates. He said the conflict with Iran is worth fighting to prevent it acquiring nuclear weapons, that he will decide when the war ends, and denied he promised an immediate post-midterms end. He said he will not intervene in the House GOP leadership contest and denied plans to replac

On Nov. 4, in his first public remarks since the midterm setbacks, Trump said the Iran war was a key factor in Republican losses and lifted oil prices, and that his personal support did not transfer to other GOP candidates. He said the conflict with Iran is worth fighting to prevent it acquiring nuclear weapons, that he will decide when the war ends, and denied he promised an immediate post-midterms end. He said he will not intervene in the House GOP leadership contest and denied plans to replace Defense Secretary Hegseth, saying Hegseth is doing a very good job. He added Democrats have called to talk and warned that impeachment would destroy the party.