Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Rout

Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Rout

Vice President J.D. Vance said in a social media post that the Iran war was the main reason Republicans lost the 2026 midterms, as Democrats took control of the House and Senate. President Donald Trump called Vance's assessment largely true because the conflict drove up gasoline prices, while Vance also cited inflation, the cost of living and American support for Israel.

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