Trump attributed the defeat of the Republicans to the increase in fuel prices due to the war with Iran: "We actually have the largest economy. You know, I had a better economy during my first term, but this one is much better. However, because of gas prices, people don't see it as much as they would if they didn't go up. And fuel prices are higher because of Iran. Additional statements by the US President: Trump intends to veto the Democrats' "crazy bills" until they start looking for a compromise with the White House. The president does not intend to see the results of the congressional elections as a defeat for himself, since his name was not on the ballot. Trump will not change his cabinet after the defeat of the Republicans. It's time to choose the candidate of the Republican parties for the 2028 presidential election.