Donald Trump acknowledged that his election loss was partially due to the war in Iran. According to the former president, the conflict led to a short-term increase in gas prices, which may have negatively affected the voting results.
Impact of the War on the Economy
Trump noted that the war in Iran caused a small but noticeable rise in gas prices, which he believes played a role in the electoral process. He emphasized that this price increase was short-lived, yet it could have influenced voters' perceptions of the Republicans.
Trump on His Role in the Elections
Trump also expressed the opinion that if he had participated in the elections himself, the Republicans might have won. He believes that the high level of support at his rallies could not be transferred to the candidates representing the party in the elections. This, according to him, was another reason for the Republicans' defeat.
Impeachment and Cooperation with Democrats
Trump does not express concern about a possible impeachment, claiming that it could harm the Democratic Party. He also stated that he is willing to cooperate with Democrats if they do not act destructively. At the same time, Trump reminded that he has veto power, which gives him certain political leverage.