Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Rout
Vice President J.D. Vance blamed the Iran war for Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, saying many voters who backed Trump and Vance in 2024 instead chose Democrats in the midterm elections. President Donald Trump called Vance’s assessment largely true, defended the conflict and said he would do it again, as Democrats took control of Congress and swept state elections.
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