Trump acknowledges the Iran war has weighed on the Republican Party’s election prospects, but he has no regrets over launching it.

According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Iran war was partially responsible for the Republican Party’s widespread losses in the midterm elections. However, he still insists he has no regrets over launching the conflict, even though it has dragged down his approval ratings. For months, he has been trying to end the conflict and complained to advisors that it has become a persistent nuisance. Trump said: "I don’t dwell on these things. I did the right thing. If I had to do it again, I would do it the same way." Trump believes the biggest political burden is not the war itself, but soaring oil prices. The conflict has led to sharp rises in U.S. gasoline and diesel prices, sparking voter discontent. He argued that voters rejected supporting the Republican Party not due to dissatisfaction with the economy or allegations of corruption within his administration. He also said he has no regrets about not talking more about economic issues during his campaign. Trump stated he has no plans to adjust personnel within his administration and expressed support for Defense Secretary Hegseth, who led the war operations. He added: "In fact, I think he is very excellent."