Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Rout

Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Rout

Vice President JD Vance said the United States war with Iran was the main reason Republicans lost the 2026 midterms, after Democrats took control of the House and Senate. President Donald Trump called Vance's assessment largely true at the White House, citing higher gasoline prices, while the split put Vance's possible 2028 presidential campaign in focus.

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