Trump has privately acknowledged that his decisions, including the war with Iran, may have contributed to the Republican Party’s difficult position ahead of the midterm elections, according to people

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Trump has privately acknowledged that his decisions, including the war with Iran, may have contributed to the Republican Party’s difficult position ahead of the midterm elections, according to people familiar with his discussions. Advisers have become “increasingly blunt” with Trump about poor polling and the party’s political challenges. One person said: “He definitely feels like some of his decisions have led to the dynamics where he’s unpopular and things aren’t looking great for the midte