GOP strategists blame Iran war for midterm losses

President Trump's allies are blaming the Iran war for the Republican Party's devastating losses in the midterm elections, citing economic pain from the conflict as the cause of losing the House and likely the Senate. A Republican strategist said the war was a "disaster" and that high gas and diesel prices, driven by Iran, destroyed the party, not tariffs. Another source criticized advisors for misleading Trump into a war without a realistic exit strategy. Former Pentagon official John Ullyot said Trump's team failed him, noting voters wanted lower costs, not an endless war. Critics argue the first step to rebuilding is ending the conflict.