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Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republican midterm loss

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After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision. DW has more.

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