The New York Times' behind-the-scenes expose of Trump's historic defeat; How did the war with Iran bring down the Republicans? In an investigative report based on interviews with more than 70 officials and political strategists, The New York Times revealed that months before the midterm elections, Trump's advisers warned the White House by presenting tables that the continuation of the war with Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and the increase in gasoline prices could lead to a heavy defeat for the Republic and the Senate. According to this newspaper, despite these warnings, the war continued and the Democrats achieved a massive victory; As Trump asked in a private conversation on election day: "If we never go to war with Iran, what do you think would happen in the midterm elections? "/Jamarn the text of the report.

The New York Times' behind-the-scenes expose of Trump's historic defeat; How did the war with Iran bring down the Republicans? In an investigative report based on interviews with more than 70 officials and political strategists, The New York Times revealed that months before the midterm elections, Trump's advisers warned the White House by presenting tables that the continuation of the war with Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and the increase in gasoline prices could lead to a heavy defeat for the Republic and the Senate. According to this newspaper, despite these warnings, the war continued and the Democrats achieved a massive victory; As Trump asked in a private conversation on election day: "If we never go to war with Iran, what do you think would happen in the midterm elections? "/Jamarn the text of the report.