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‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised Democrats.

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00:00I don't think it's the war, though, Brent. I think it's the gasoline price.
00:02People agree with what I'm doing on Iran, but they really probably weren't willing to do the short-term consequence
00:10of paying more for gasoline.
00:13And, you know, I understand that. It's like I don't agree with it.
00:17And I would say to people, you know, it's a short-term problem, but for long-term gain.
00:24But, you know, it's too bad.
00:26But, hey, look, bottom line is they were not able in many cases to get the votes.
00:32And I think the Democrats did a good job. I really do.
00:36I think they did a good job. They fought hard.
00:38They were, you know, they've been fighting for a long time.
00:42They've been fighting me for a long time. This fight's been going on.

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