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Nov 4 · Trump says the Iran war was 'a part of' Republicans' midterm losses and vows vetoes, as Jon Favreau predicts a GOP 'bloodletting' and Ben Shapiro says 'We will win again'
Reuters: President Trump told Fox News the Iran war contributed to Republican losses as Democrats seized control of Congress in the midterms, saying 'I think a part of it was Iran'
Grade A (100/100). President Trump tells Fox News the Iran war was part of the Republican losses, says he will veto Democratic bills and says Democrats did a good job
A: No problems found.
Splits: President Trump tells Fox News the Iran war was part of the Republican losses, says he will veto Democratic bills and says Democrats did a good job
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