Donald Trump gave an interview to sports commentator Stephen A. Smith at the White House on Thursday, during which he defended the war with Iran. In the conversation, he also shifted blame for his party's losses in the midterm elections.
Trump claimed that the war, which he launched in February, was crucial to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. US intelligence agencies reported to Congress in 2025 on their assessment of the Iranian nuclear programme.
The interview with Smith, a well-known sports commentator, took place at the White House. During the discussion, Trump touched on topics related to foreign policy and domestic political issues.
In addition to defending the war, Trump attributed responsibility for his party's losses in the midterm elections to others. He sought to minimise his own accountability for the election results.
The claims made regarding the Iranian nuclear programme were put forward by Trump despite assessments by US intelligence agencies submitted to Congress in 2025.
