Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Defeat

Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Defeat

Vice President JD Vance blamed the war on Iran for Republicans' sweeping midterm losses, saying many voters who backed him and President Trump in 2024 switched to Democrats in 2026. Democrats captured both the House and Senate, while President Trump called Vance's assessment largely true because the conflict pushed gasoline prices higher.

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