Trump blames Iran war for midterm loss while touting ballroom construction

 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6188142-live-updates-trump-democrats-congress-control/

In his first public appearance since Republicans lost big in the midterms, President Trump showed off the construction of the White House ballroom.

“It’s for the country, and it’s free,” he said. 

Trump also told reporters that the Iran war was the “primary reason” for the GOP’s losses.

Hours earlier, Vice President Vance said in a lengthy post that that the conflict with Iran was the main reason why the GOP saw Democrats seize the House, the Senate and multiple governor’s mansions in Tuesday night’s midterms. 

Trump agreed with Vance’s assessment but argued if he had to launch the war against the Islamic Republic again, he would do it.