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Alam Ki Khabar | Bihar News | Patna News | Samastipur News | US President Donald Trump says public anger over Israel, the Iran conflict and rising petrol prices contributed to the Republican Party's midterm election setback.

November 9, 2026 | Alam Ki Khabar


Trump Links Republican Midterm Setback to Public Anger Over Israel


US President Donald Trump has pointed to growing public dissatisfaction with Israel as one of the factors behind the Republican Party's setback in the midterm elections. In an interview with CBS News' programme '60 Minutes' on Sunday, Trump also cited the Iran conflict, rising petrol prices and the unpopularity of some Republican candidates as reasons for the party's performance.


Trump said that many Americans were unhappy with Israel, even though his administration maintained close relations with the country. He also argued that he was not personally on the ballot and that voters had reservations about certain Republican candidates.


Changing American Opinion on Israel


Public opinion in the United States regarding Israel has shifted since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza. The issue has become increasingly contentious, particularly among supporters of the Democratic Party.


Two surveys conducted in 2025 highlighted the change in public sentiment.


According to a Pew Research Center survey released on October 3, 2025, 59 per cent of Americans had an unfavourable view of the Israeli government, compared with 51 per cent in early 2024.


A Gallup survey published on July 29, 2025, found that support among Americans for Israel's military action in Gaza had fallen from 50 per cent in 2023 to 32 per cent in July 2025. Among Democratic supporters, the figure stood at just 8 per cent.


US Vice President JD Vance had also said on November 4 that Republicans might need to reconsider their relationship with Israel if the party wanted to win future elections.


Trump Defends Military Action Against Iran


During the '60 Minutes' interview, Trump defended the decision to launch strikes against Iran. He said he would make the same decision again if faced with a similar situation, arguing that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was essential.


Trump claimed that US military action had stopped Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. However, he acknowledged that the decision could carry political consequences, both immediately and in the days ahead.


Following the Republican Party's election setback, Trump has also indicated a willingness to avoid further military action if diplomatic efforts with Iran make progress. He said the United States would not strike Iran again if negotiations towards a peace agreement moved forward.


Trump Says US Action Helped Protect Israel


Trump credited the United States with playing a major role in Israel's security. Referring to the strikes carried out by B-2 stealth bombers against Iranian nuclear facilities, he argued that without American intervention, Israel's existence could have faced a serious threat.


Ukraine's Map Could Change After the War


On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump expressed hope that the war would eventually come to an end. However, he suggested that Ukraine's borders and territorial position could look different after the fighting stops.


He indicated that Ukraine might not remain the same as it was before the war and that its map could undergo some changes.


Trump Keeps 2028 Presidential Endorsement Open


Asked about the 2028 US presidential election, Trump declined to endorse any potential successor. He praised Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio but did not choose either of them as his preferred candidate.


Trump said the Republican Party had several capable leaders and left open the possibility of whether he would endorse anyone in the race.


Asked About His Wealth, Trump Says Sons Handle Business


The interview also touched on reports that Trump's wealth had increased by around $3 billion since he became president. Trump said he did not pay much attention to his personal wealth and that his sons handled business and financial matters.


He also said that he did not draw a presidential salary.


Election Setback Puts Foreign Policy Under Spotlight


The Republican Party's midterm setback has brought renewed attention to the political impact of the administration's foreign policy. Public attitudes towards Israel, tensions with Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine are likely to remain important issues in American politics.


Trump's latest comments on Iran suggest that diplomatic negotiations could play a greater role if efforts to reach a peace agreement continue.


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