U.S.: Donald Trump Jr. Acknowledges Iran War’s Role in Republican Defeat

After Republicans suffered a setback in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, Donald Trump Jr. said the war against Iran had shifted voters’ attitudes and contributed to the defeat. He noted that his father’s coalition included independents, former Democrats and people who rarely voted, some of whom were alienated by the conflict. Trump Jr. said higher gasoline prices hit households directly and changed their opinions. An AP-NORC poll published October 1 found that 69% of Americans thought the war was not worth fighting, while 28% approved of Donald Trump’s handling of Iran.