Trump Blames Iran War, Rising Fuel Prices and Anti-Israel Sentiment for Midterm Election Setback

WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump has cited growing public dissatisfaction with Israel, the war with Iran and rising fuel prices as key factors influencing voter behaviour in the midterm elections.

Trump said there was strong anti-Israel sentiment among the American public, which had also affected the election results.

He claimed that the outcome would have been completely different if he himself had been on the ballot.

The US president said voters had been influenced by several issues, including the war with Iran, increasing fuel prices and growing opposition to Israel.