Vance Blames Iran War as Trump Acknowledges Midterm Losses

Vance Blames Iran War as Trump Acknowledges Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran partly caused Republican midterm losses, pointing to higher gasoline prices and broader domestic frustration over the conflict. Vice President JD Vance had called the war the main reason for the defeats, which gave Democrats control of both the House and Senate of Congress.

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