Trump Says Redistricting Will Help GOP but Iran Outcome Is Bigger Midterm Factor
President Trump said new congressional districts in several states will help Republicans but may not prove decisive in the November midterm elections. In an interview with Bret Baier conducted during his historic visit to China, Trump stated a quicker resolution in Iran would matter more than the timing of any electoral outcome. He emphasized that he will not allow the election to dictate U.S.
New York PostPresident Trump downplayed the effect redistricting will have on the midterm elections and said the outcome of the Iran war will be a bigger factor. “It helps. I mean, I don’t know [if it will be the] difference,” Trump said of how new congressional districts in several states will impact Republicans in November.
The president made the remarks in an interview with Fox News “Special Report” host Bret Baier. President Trump was interviewed by Bret Baier during his trip to China while on a historic visit to China.
He said a bigger difference for the midterms would be if he wins quickly in Iran as opposed to after the elections.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November. Trump also stated that he is not going to let the election determine what’s going to happen with respect to Iran. New York Post reported that President Trump downplayed the effect redistricting will have on the midterm elections.
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