US Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm loss

After the Republican Party lost the US midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance posted that the war with Iran caused the defeat. Some party figures call for abandoning Donald Trump's populist approach, while Trump remains influential but cannot run in 2028.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance published an unusual post on X, claiming that the war in Iran is the main reason for the Republicans' loss in the midterm elections. The White House was informed of the post before its publication, but it surprised many in Washington. Trump responded, saying Vance is 'largely right,' but added that the war was necessary. American sources told Reuters that resuming strikes against Iran is still under consideration, and since Trump 'has nothing to lose politically' now, the likelihood of a military move is high. Vance noted that he spoke with a pollster who predicted the loss, and that the four main reasons for voter flight are: ending the war in Iran, the cost of living, America First, and changing relations with Israel. Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., shared the post.