Trump Comments on Iran War in First Appearance Since GOP’s Midterm Defeat

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump remained steadfast in his support for the Iran war, after acknowledging that the issue played a role in the widespread Republican losses during the midterm elections, while hosting an impromptu tour of the White House ballroom construction.
“I knew the war was going to impact it, but whether it impacted or not, Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday during a ceremony to raise the last beam on the massive structure.
“As far as that war is concerned, I would have done nothing different.”
The conflict was top of mind for Americans who cast their ballots on Tuesday, according to exit polls. …