Trump blames absent ballot, Iran war for Republican midterm losses as Democrats seize Congress

Trump told Fox News Wednesday that Republican midterm losses stemmed from his absence on the ballot, the Iran war's impact on fuel prices, Fox News giving Democrats airtime, and Democrats doing a "good job." Democrats flipped the Senate (53 seats) and House (226 seats), gaining full Congressional control for the first time since 2010.

Trump insisted he'd have won "in a landslide" if on the ballot, though his "pretend I'm on the ballot" rally cry failed. He acknowledged voters rejected short-term pain from Iran war-driven fuel costs but defended the policy's importance. Trump praised Democrats' fight, ruled out cabinet changes, and threatened total veto power over Democratic legislation while signaling willingness to cooperate.

For Nigerians, a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean shifts in US-Africa policy, trade relations (AGOA renewal), immigration rules affecting the Japa pipeline, and global economic decisions impacting oil prices. The Iran war Trump references already affects global petrol costs hitting Nigerian wallets.

Will a Democratic Congress push harder on human rights conditions for US aid, or prioritize stability partnerships with Tinubu's administration?

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