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Election Day, Trump's Closing Message, Iran War And The Midterms

Nov 3, 2026 · 12 min

Election Day is here, with control of Congress hinging on unexpectedly competitive races in states including Iowa, Arkansas and Mississippi.President Trump sounded unusually subdued in his final campaign appearance, acknowledging the historical odds against the president’s party in midterm elections.Iran has spent months using the Strait of Hormuz and high gas prices to pressure President Trump ba…