# Trump allies blame Iran war for GOP’s devastating midterm losses: ‘Hope Schumer calls Netanyahu and thanks him’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-allies-blame-iran-war-for-gops-devastating-midterm-losses-hope-schumer-calls-netanyahu-and-thanks-him/
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:22:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T05:43:11+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/us-news/trump-allies-blame-iran-war-for-gops-devastating-midterm-losses/
- Topics: Elections, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump allies blamed the Iran war for Republican losses.
- Fuel costs and inflation were central concerns.
- Trump defended the war’s importance despite the defeat.

## Summary

Trump allies blamed the Iran war and its economic effects for Republicans’ losses of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. They argued that higher fuel costs and inflation undermined the party’s promise to reduce living costs, while some criticised advisers for drawing Trump into a prolonged conflict without a clear exit.

The war began on 28 February with Israel, after Trump had said earlier US strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme, and was initially expected to last about four weeks. More than eight months later, Iran’s actions around the Strait of Hormuz had driven up global energy prices, contributing to inflation and higher interest rates. Oil prices fell as peace talks advanced, but allies said the change came too late to affect the vote; Trump acknowledged Iran may have played a part, while defending the campaign’s importance.

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