Center · Watch · November 5, 2026
Nov 5 ยท After the midterms, The Bulwark's Catherine Rampell says markets skyrocketed on divided government, President Trump on The Hill says the Iran war largely drove gasoline prices and the losses, and Newsmax's Rob Schmitt says MAGA was promised no new wars
The Hill: President Trump partially blamed the ongoing war with Iran for the GOP's sweeping midterm losses in an interview.
Grade A (100/100). President Trump says it is largely true that the Iran war drove gasoline prices and Republican midterm losses
A: No problems found.
Splits: President Trump says it is largely true that the Iran war drove gasoline prices and Republican midterm losses
Same story: The Bulwark, Newsmax
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