Trump named the price of gasoline and the war in Iran as the causes of the electoral defeat and announced changes

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, gave an interview to CBS this Sunday in which he stated that he believes that the war with Iran and the rise in fuel prices were the main causes of the electoral defeat last Tuesday for the Republican Party.

"They didn't like the war. They didn't like the fact that gas prices went up, because I had them really low", Trump said on the program 60 Minutes. "But... and there is... a great rejection, incredibly, towards Israel. There seems to be a rejection towards Israel. So you have that. You have the war itself. You have gas prices. And I think those are the main reasons. And, you know, the MAGA movement, I always want to stay away from wars", he added.

Referring to the 2028 presidential elections, Trump stated that he would not necessarily support a Republican candidate. He praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio and added that he believes he will continue in his administration, although he did not rule out future changes in his cabinet.

"I love my Cabinet. I think they are good, but I might make some changes", Trump told journalist Ross Douthat. Although the head of state did not mention in that conversation, recorded during the week and aired on television a few minutes ago, who would leave his administration, some names began to be formalized as the weekend started.

In this context, the White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, left her position and will be replaced by the influential advisor and architect of Trumpism, Stephen Miller. "Susie Wiles, who has done an exceptional job, will become part of Trump's Political Operation", the president wrote on Truth Social. "I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff! She has done a great job!".

The president also expressed his confidence in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whom the Democrats —seeking revenge— are already planning to impeach once they take control of Congress. In this regard, Trump reaffirmed his support for Hegseth and assured that he does not plan a total overhaul of the Department of Defense.