JD Vance breaks with Trump over Iran war after midterm defeat

Vice President JD Vance publicly criticized President Trump's Iran policy following the Republican Party's heavy defeat in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, blaming the war for the loss of congressional majorities. In a lengthy post on X, Vance argued the defeat was not due to voter turnout but because many 2024 Trump voters switched to Democrats. He cited four main reasons for their shift: ending the war, focusing on living costs, prioritizing American interests, and changing relations with Israel. Vance's remarks mark a rare public break with Trump, who acknowledged the war's role in the defeat but defended his decision. Vance urged honest discussion about the war's cost, rejecting calls for amnesty and calling for a diplomatic solution.