By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Donald Trump devoted his first remarks after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections to his plan to renovate the White House. The US president spoke a few hours after his vice-president, J. D. Vance, attributed the defeat to the war against Iran, according to Le Monde.
US Vice-President J. D. Vance attributes the Republicans’ defeat in the 3 November midterm elections to the war with Iran, the cost of living and relations with Israel. He believes some of Donald Trump’s 2024 voters switched sides, reports P.M. News.
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The Republicans' loss of both chambers of the US Congress weakens Donald Trump's political position after the 3 November midterm elections. Daily Maverick attributes the setback to voters' anger over the economy, the war with Iran, immigration and corruption allegations against the administration.
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Iran’s negotiator in talks with Washington says American voters said no to war after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. Iran’s Parliament president, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, repeated this message while warning Washington, according to the BBC.
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Brent crude fell 8.9% to $94.29 a barrel, while US crude declined 7.8% after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. Investors hope for a de-escalation in the war between the United States and Iran while monitoring decisions in Washington, reports Business Day.
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Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth at PentagonDonald Trump has asked several advisers whether he should keep Pete Hegseth as US defence secretary after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among the possible successors, while Trump publicly says he has confidence in Hegseth, according to the Wall Street Journal.The week in Africa
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