JD Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Losses

US Vice-President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's defeat in the US midterm elections, saying many 2024 Trump voters switched to Democrats over the conflict, rising living costs, and the administration's relationship with Israel. In a lengthy post on X, Vance said Republican turnout was strong but insufficient, citing a pollster's findings that angry former Trump voters cited ending the war, focusing on inflation, and changing US-Israel relations as key reasons for switching sides. He defended calls for a diplomatic resolution. Vance warned against blaming the loss on other issues like immigration, though he was open to enforcement changes. He challenged Republicans who supported the war to argue openly whether losing Senate control for six years was a worthwhile cost.