Trump made his first public appearance since the midterm election defeat: If he had it to do over again, he would still choose to go to war with Iran

The Republicans lost in the U.S. midterm elections, and the Democrats gained control of the Senate and House of Representatives. Part of the reason for the Republican Party's defeat was public dissatisfaction with the Iran war. US Vice President Vance bluntly stated on the 4th that the Iran war was the reason why the Republican Party lost the election. However, during his first public appearance at the White House on the 4th, U.S. President Trump said that if he had it to do over again, he would still choose to go to war with Iran.

According to the "AFP" report, Vance said on X on the 4th, "The reason we lost the election is this war. If you want to argue that losing control of the Senate for the next six years is worth it, then argue. But everyone knows why we failed, and any honest conversation about our future direction must start with the reasons for losing the election."

When Trump made a public appearance at the White House on the 4th, he did not immediately mention the midterm elections and the war with Iran. Instead, he led reporters to visit the US$400 million White House banquet hall. Trump discussed the ballroom's marble and Corinthian columns for several minutes before taking questions from reporters.

In an interview with reporters, Trump admitted that Vance's statement about the war with Iran was "basically true" because the war had pushed up gasoline prices. But Trump also emphasized that the war with Iran is necessary. "If I had it to do over again, I would still do it. Because in the long run, this is the only way out. You can't let Iran have nuclear weapons," he said.

Trump said he would get along with Democrats but would veto bills he didn't like. Trump added that he would "destroy" the Democratic Party if they tried to impeach him.