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US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have acknowledged that the ongoing war in Iran heavily contributed to Republican losses in the US midterm elections, which saw Democrats gain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. While Vance pointed to the conflict, inflation, rising cost of living, and higher fuel prices as primary drivers of voter discontent, Trump maintained that he had no regrets regarding the military intervention launched alongside Israel to dismantle Tehran's nuclear capabilities. Trump asserted that stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains vital for long-term security, even as short-term gasoline prices dragged down approval ratings. With Democrats now leading Congress, Trump has threatened to wield his presidential veto to block opposition legislation on taxation, spending, and immigration unless bipartisan agreements are reached, as Congress requires a two-thirds supermajority to override a presidential veto.
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