Trump discusses midterm losses: His popularity did not transfer to candidates.

BlockBeats news, November 9: In his first formal sit-down interview since the major defeat in the 2026 midterm elections, Trump discussed the midterm losses, acknowledging that he was not on the ballot and that his popularity was difficult to fully transfer to the candidates he endorsed.

He also pointed out that voters' opposition to the Iran war, rising oil prices, and aversion toward Israel were important factors. He agreed with Vice President JD Vance's analysis (that the war was one of the main reasons for the defeat), but insisted that striking Iran's nuclear weapons was a correct and historic decision.