Trump: War on Iran was worth it despite election loss
Trump affirmed that the war on Iran was necessary to prevent a nuclear weapon, despite its impact on the elections.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
“If I could turn back time, I would make the same decision to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.”
“The Democrats have reached out to me, and I believe we can reach an understanding with them. If my name had been on the ballot, we would have won.”
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran was a primary reason for the Republicans’ defeat in the midterm elections, insisting that the decision to go to war was worth the cost, despite its political repercussions, in order to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Trump said he was aware that the war would affect the election results, but stressed that if given the chance to make the decision again, he would make the same choice. He added that Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, regardless of the war’s impact on the election outcome.
He affirmed that the United States had done an excellent job regarding Iran, noting that the Strait of Hormuz is now open.
Regarding the election results, Trump believed the Republicans would have won if his name had been on the ballot.
On his relationship with the Democrats, Trump suggested that reaching an understanding with them was possible, revealing that they had contacted him and expressed a desire to discuss several issues, describing this as a positive development.
He warned that any attempt by the Democrats to impeach him would lead to the destruction of their party.
